WIDE RANGING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

wide-ranging

adjective

ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ

Definition of wide-ranging

as in extensive

having considerable extent his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state

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Recent Examples of wide-ranging OpenAI’s Tuesday release does not include a solution to any of the remaining Millennium Prize problems, which were designated by mathematicians at the turn of the century as deep questions that could motivate wide-ranging discoveries. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 In order to give Blazy’s teams breathing room, the Chanel design studio has undergone its most wide-ranging reorganization since Karl Lagerfeld took the creative reins in 1983. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Gabriele and Perry’s book is wide-ranging, taking up a series of topics, figures, and moments for reevaluation, including the Vikings, the Black Death, Charlemagne, and much more. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 Carlson pressed former Conservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg on the legacy of the war during a wide-ranging interview, questioning whether Britain was better off after defeating Nazi Germany. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging

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California sought to adopt a price cap law this year as well, though the bill, which faced extensive lobbying from ticket resale platform StubHub, had failed.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Explain when your engagement is too extensive, when another type of provider may be a better fit and what responsibilities remain with the client.

— Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

The broader testing program is intended to evaluate the vehicles and their operating approach under increasingly representative conditions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union agreed Friday on a broad initial deal following two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over trade imbalances, the EU trade commissioner said.

— Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

Expanding final assembly facilities must therefore be matched by reliable deliveries from suppliers and sufficient skilled labour across the wider production network.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
In our view, that would be strong evidence of a Tier-1 bottom and an important signal for the wider market.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

Virunga Lodge is a rustic hilltop retreat with ten suites (or bandas), half overlooking stunning Lake Burera, the other with sweeping views of Rwanda's jagged volcanic peaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The award was presented during American Film Night, a collaboration between THR and the Motion Picture Association (MPA), staged on the 33rd floor of the Park Hyatt Busan with sweeping views of the waterfront and Gwangan Bridge.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

By comparison, human advisors can build a comprehensive financial plan — including investing, taxes, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning and more — based on your specific goals.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Months later, Straker delivered a comprehensive menu—and when the doors opened, Casa Cruz became London’s hottest restaurant.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Shamet shot three-of-four from deep for 13 points in 16 minutes, and Clarkson scored seven points in nine minutes.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
With c, the followup to last year’s UNMUSIQUE, Lucy is now two full-length projects deep for deadAir, sporting a new distribution deal with Atlantic and trying to translate their dreamscapes for bigger crowds.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

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