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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
Among their concerns include rising Treasury yields, with the 10-year moving back toward 5%, as well as weakening breadth.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Image The considerable quality of art criticism Burton wrote, sampled at the Pulitzer, helps demonstrate the breadth of his abilities and interests.
—Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
If adopted by the justices, Trump's argument about immunity for a president-elect could expand the breadth of presidential authority, temporarily providing a private citizen with the absolute immunity reserved for a sitting president.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
The evening's lineup, though not as directly specific to a vibe or style as 2023's Southern rock-friendly bill of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson, Elle King, Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean, did tip a hat to the breadth of country's cultural reach in 2025.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 1 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Image The considerable quality of art criticism Burton wrote, sampled at the Pulitzer, helps demonstrate the breadth of his abilities and interests.
—Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
If adopted by the justices, Trump's argument about immunity for a president-elect could expand the breadth of presidential authority, temporarily providing a private citizen with the absolute immunity reserved for a sitting president.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
The evening's lineup, though not as directly specific to a vibe or style as 2023's Southern rock-friendly bill of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson, Elle King, Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean, did tip a hat to the breadth of country's cultural reach in 2025.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
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The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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International expansion has also required new packaging.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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But the full scope of the fraud did not become clear until 2016, when Mozambique defaulted on its sovereign debt and its economy fell into disrepair.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Lynch’s scope of humanity, specifically of middle-class American humanity, was both compassionate and dismal.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship' Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame Despite its shared governance, seven nations have laid claim to parts of the icy expanse.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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And of course, the extent to which various aspects of the Christian nationalist agenda align with Trump’s own priorities and with those of members of his inner circle, like Elon Musk.—
John Blake,
CNN,
12 Jan. 2025
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Many businesses are unaware of the extent to which artificially inflated OTP traffic undermines their operations due to the sheer complexities and inherent risks of telecommunication.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Proper diet keeps most rabbits' teeth − which never stop growing − an appropriate length.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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The following interview with Iyer has been edited for clarity and length.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2025
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With Eraserhead, Elephant Man and Dune to his credit, Mr. Lynch had already established his beachhead inside the realm of the bizarre, but this latest venture takes him a lot further.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The two most lopsided wins during that stretch, a 54-point victory against the Raptors and a 37-point victory against the Pacers, came with Porziņģis sidelined by a sprained ankle.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even with an ideal site in mind—Constitution Gardens, an idyllic 50-acre stretch flanked by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Reflecting Pool— the approval process could take up to a year.—
Erin Spencer Sairam,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The partnership introduces a premium, golf-centric experience in a much different environment from the traditional boutique fittings that are conducted on the range at golf facilities, at specialty club-fitters, or in select golf retail outlets.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Atypical antipsychotics – medication used to treat a range of psychiatric disorders – are often used to treat psychosis in Alzheimer’s patients even though they are not approved for that purpose.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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