a broad spectrum
noun
: a range of many different kinds
The conference was attended by a broad spectrum of religious leaders.
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Using objective data about metabolic rates and energy expenditure among more than 4,000 men and women living in dozens of nations across a broad spectrum of socioeconomic conditions, the study quantified how many calories people from different cultures burn most days.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Over the years, other galleries emerged to cater to a broad spectrum of tastes.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Shaped by his work with era-defining masters in blues (Etta James), funk (Chaka Khan), jazz (Charlie Haden), and R&B (Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White), Richard draws on a broad spectrum of styles in his own bands.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 3 May 2025
Entries are welcome across a broad spectrum of formats, including but not limited to visual storytelling, experimental or documentary film, live or recorded performance, poetry, sound and music, fashion innovation, digital tools, choreography, multimedia, and social media campaigns.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 June 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Over the years, other galleries emerged to cater to a broad spectrum of tastes.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Shaped by his work with era-defining masters in blues (Etta James), funk (Chaka Khan), jazz (Charlie Haden), and R&B (Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White), Richard draws on a broad spectrum of styles in his own bands.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 3 May 2025
Entries are welcome across a broad spectrum of formats, including but not limited to visual storytelling, experimental or documentary film, live or recorded performance, poetry, sound and music, fashion innovation, digital tools, choreography, multimedia, and social media campaigns.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 June 2025
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“A broad spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20broad%20spectrum. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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