as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025 -
That will be followed by Sunday’s highly anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special, airing on NBC and Peacock at 8 pm ET; see the full guest list here.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
15 Feb. 2025
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The 2026 election cycle will see all House seats and 33 Senate seats up for grabs, with the possibility of greatly altering President Donald Trump’s ability to enact his agenda.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Despite last month's terrorist attack, Tourism in New Orleans remains strong Today's New Orleans is built on — and would suffer greatly without — tourism.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After the Mets fell two wins short of reaching the 2024 World Series, expectations in 2025 are much higher.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some Daytona 500 history NASCAR’s most prestigious race started as a much shorter version on a nearby beach.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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For instance, plastic wrapping extends a cucumber’s shelf life from a few days to several weeks, significantly reducing food waste.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The visibility of Black creators in the beauty industry has significantly impacted the market, shaping trends and product offerings.—
Sheilla Mamona,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While some studies suggest eating chocolate benefits heart health, the research is largely inconclusive.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mace has largely supported President Trump, working for his 2016 campaign but levying criticism against him following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, critique that spurred Trump to back a GOP challenger in her 2022 race.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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