Thesaurus results for SPECTRUM

spectrum

noun

ˈspek-trəm

Definition of spectrum

as in range

the distance or extent between possible extremes the complete spectrum of opinions on this hotly debated subject

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Recent Examples of spectrum Twenty-six states spanning the political spectrum have increased sales taxes since 1990, ITEP reports, while only four states have cut them. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 July 2026 These supporters span the ideological spectrum but share a fundamental commitment to free speech and press freedom. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 July 2026 The seat can't get much colder than this, and ironically enough, these two coaches sit on opposite ends of the royalty spectrum in the SEC. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 On the other end of the fashion spectrum, Hoffman’s Elliot sports a thrifted work shirt from a trash company. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum

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Guests can take advantage of a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness center, bowling alley, movie theater, heated swimming pool and tennis and basketball courts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
The range reflects the uncertainties around factors like how fast the ice melts off the landmass of Antarctica, which is sped up by the warming permafrost, said Obeysekera.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of range

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Maggie eventually, after apologizing repeatedly, offers to let Negan stab her in return, as though that would balance the scales.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The scale and volatility of the recent rally, however, have prompted global investors to treat Korea as a bellwether for broader AI trades.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 July 2026

Definition of scale

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The bachelors run a predictable gamut –– one immediately starts talking about AI, one used to serve in the military, one is 33 years old, and several are douchey.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
The panel also displays 100% of the sRGB gamut and has the second-broadest Adobe RGB coverage in this test group.

— John Loeffler, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

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