as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes
the actress's work runs the gamut from goofy comedies to serious historical dramas
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Recent Examples of gamut
The 2026 edition launched a new hall concept—one combining product groups across the gamut of textile and non-textile interior design.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Collections came from 72 different publishers or imprints, and cover a gamut of styles and sensibilities.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Vancouver, in fact, seems to believe that Sherwood’s value could be highest when potential bidders are on the clock and considering the full gamut of the available options.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The vast majority of political content online is still commentary—running the full gamut from the socialist Hasan Piker to the white nationalist Nick Fuentes—but a handful of creators, like Shirley, have turned the tropes of the TV-news investigation into millions of streaming views.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Collections came from 72 different publishers or imprints, and cover a gamut of styles and sensibilities.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Vancouver, in fact, seems to believe that Sherwood’s value could be highest when potential bidders are on the clock and considering the full gamut of the available options.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The vast majority of political content online is still commentary—running the full gamut from the socialist Hasan Piker to the white nationalist Nick Fuentes—but a handful of creators, like Shirley, have turned the tropes of the TV-news investigation into millions of streaming views.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamut
Noun
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Bass, 72, still faces several other challengers from across the political spectrum.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lumber yard manager typically pays in the $300 range to heat his 1,500-square-foot house in Cincinnati, Ohio.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Long charging times and limited ranges are still two major hurdles that deter many potential EV buyers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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