as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of width
Available in half sizes and wide widths, all three colors of this flat—scarlet red, onyx black, and creme white—are on sale (while supplies last, of course).
—
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
These mattresses are the same width as regular twin mattresses but five inches longer to accommodate taller sleepers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
Some of Strikingly's newer templates enable more customization, including transparency, padding, and width.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Forward Beth Mead was summoned in place of Lauren James at half-time, and offered more width and drive; James had been guilty of taking too many touches and slowing England down.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for width
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
These mattresses are the same width as regular twin mattresses but five inches longer to accommodate taller sleepers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
Some of Strikingly's newer templates enable more customization, including transparency, padding, and width.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Forward Beth Mead was summoned in place of Lauren James at half-time, and offered more width and drive; James had been guilty of taking too many touches and slowing England down.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for width
Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
Noun
-
Kentucky's incentives are not unusual in their scope compared to other states and are attractive to the industry, experts said, with the potential to shave millions of dollars off the cost of data center development.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
-
Benjamin Heber Johnson: Honestly, writing a history of this scope is a huge challenge.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
-
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
-
To some extent, leagues with less total revenue have to spend a lesser share on athletic talent because their other costs are more fixed.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
In the realm of the visual, the Renaissance umanisti became humanists in our sense, almost by accident: what the painters learned from the past gave them license to enliven their work with faces, bodies, and desires.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
-
The modular form’s numbers only had to be equivalent in the realm of what’s known as clock arithmetic.—
Joseph Howlett,
Wired News,
27 July 2025
Noun
-
Many of the country's best speakers have presented on a wide range of topics, from the best native plants for your garden to in-depth looks at the flora from native ecosystems.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
-
Bose’s first high-profile acquisitions, these high-end audio brands will allow the company to tailor the performance and appearance of its systems to auto brands appealing to a wider range of buyers.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share