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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With multiple pricing tiers, Netflix caters to a broad spectrum of users, making its services both accessible and flexible.
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Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Health anxiety has become somewhat of a catchall phrase and exists on a broad spectrum, explains Timothy Scarella, an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard University.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
The United States and a broad spectrum of other nations say the vote was actually won by a top opposition leader.
—Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
With children ranging in age from six months to nearly 18 years old, their content spans a broad spectrum—from celebrating college acceptance, family vacations, and back-to-school videos for all the kids in between.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Health anxiety has become somewhat of a catchall phrase and exists on a broad spectrum, explains Timothy Scarella, an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard University.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
The United States and a broad spectrum of other nations say the vote was actually won by a top opposition leader.
—Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
With children ranging in age from six months to nearly 18 years old, their content spans a broad spectrum—from celebrating college acceptance, family vacations, and back-to-school videos for all the kids in between.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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“A broad spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20broad%20spectrum. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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