expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s 
1
2
: great extent of something spread out
an expanse of calm ocean
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The explorer gazed across the vast Arctic expanse.
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Patches of snow covered his meadow, a golden expanse in northwestern Colorado where Bruchez’s family has run cattle for about 25 years.
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 31 Jan. 2025
These typically featured broad, square or rectangular expanses of white or gray, bordered by a heavy band of black, the two non-hues separated by a narrow strip of color.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Jan. 2025
Case in point: The Lodge at Blue Sky is a 3,500-acre expanse of rustic villas and suites crowned with a spectacular lodge.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Located in the eastern reaches of the nation, this region is home to vast expanses of open grassland, allowing a wealth of native South American flora and fauna to flourish—and for a deep dive into the many species that call Los Llanos home, Savanna Orinoquia Lodge offers ideal accommodations.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 31 Jan. 2025
These typically featured broad, square or rectangular expanses of white or gray, bordered by a heavy band of black, the two non-hues separated by a narrow strip of color.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Jan. 2025
Case in point: The Lodge at Blue Sky is a 3,500-acre expanse of rustic villas and suites crowned with a spectacular lodge.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Located in the eastern reaches of the nation, this region is home to vast expanses of open grassland, allowing a wealth of native South American flora and fauna to flourish—and for a deep dive into the many species that call Los Llanos home, Savanna Orinoquia Lodge offers ideal accommodations.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expanse. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s
: a wide space, area, or stretch
the vast expanse of the ocean
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