expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s 
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2
: great extent of something spread out
an expanse of calm ocean
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Examples of expanse in a Sentence
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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The expanse of talented rappers left on the roster are Lamar’s friends who have solidified their own domains, too established in those roles to take such a vaunted spot.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
Conservationists are trying to remove or replace some old fences—but that means finding them in the vast expanses of the West.
—Bychristine Peterson, science.org, 16 Aug. 2024
The new purchase raises the refuge's expanse to over 2,570 acres of riverfront and lake plain prairie.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2024
From Shingle-style homes in the Hamptons to modern retreats in the Pacific Northwest, the firm’s work is rooted in history while incorporating sculptural elements, enduring materials, and expanses of glass that allow the interiors to feel connected to the landscape.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
Conservationists are trying to remove or replace some old fences—but that means finding them in the vast expanses of the West.
—Bychristine Peterson, science.org, 16 Aug. 2024
The new purchase raises the refuge's expanse to over 2,570 acres of riverfront and lake plain prairie.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2024
From Shingle-style homes in the Hamptons to modern retreats in the Pacific Northwest, the firm’s work is rooted in history while incorporating sculptural elements, enduring materials, and expanses of glass that allow the interiors to feel connected to the landscape.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expanse. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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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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