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 In 2025, the Atlanta guide was incorporated into a new, wide-ranging region called the American South, which includes Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Garfield will join renowned film critic Leonard Maltin for an onstage conversation February 6 to reflect on his acclaimed career and wide-ranging body of work. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 During the event, Barker sat down with IndieWire’s VP, editorial strategy Chris O’Falt for a wide-ranging conversation about his process, career, and advice for young filmmakers hoping to follow a similar path. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026 Dreame’s newest smart fan, the futuristic MF10, provides wide-ranging airflow via two bladeless, independently oscillating wings. — Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging

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An extensive breakfast buffet is served in SINEDIE alongside a la carte options such as eggs royale.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
On Djerba Island, meanwhile, beaches and extensive resort infrastructure make combining an eclipse chase with a conventional Mediterranean vacation particularly easy — with a view of Mos Eisley thrown in for good measure.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

The company plans to open-source the full model by the end of 2026, allowing wider access to its technology.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
In my experience, negative comments outnumber positive ones by an even wider margin than the nearly two-to-one ratio University of Minnesota researchers found.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

An expansive sun deck, with a pool and lounge chairs, is the perfect vantage point for sweeping views of the Nile River and its surroundings.

— Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
The two sides already have a sweeping free trade agreement, known as CETA, that eliminated most tariffs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

However, the database is far from comprehensive and represents about a fifth of Homeland Security's workforce, which staffs a little more than 220,000 people.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
The others asserted vested development rights and reliance on county representations, leaving only the comprehensive plan challenge, which asserted that commissioners wrongly rejected housing that complied with the county’s growth policies.

— Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Thunder general manager Sam Presti didn’t specify how long both will miss, but they are expected to miss months, at a minimum, putting their availability for any playoff run — especially a deep one — in serious doubt.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
The formulation also contains the patented Cell-Ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

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