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 Under the policy, Illinois established a tier system with a floor of 20% for operators on the low end of the spectrum. Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 On the other end of the spectrum is Afghanistan, which once again came in last on the list with the most restrictive passport. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025 On the other end of the spectrum, Joly suggests stocking up on smoky lapsang souchong tea, which can mimic whiskey’s boldness. Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025 Forrester’s allusion to the uniform by way of its color is telling, because in most of the paintings in the show, his palette is dominated by hues in the blue-violet range of the spectrum. Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spectrum 
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • At the lower end of the attendance scale, three productions filled less than 75% of their seats: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical (65%), Chicago (74%), and Left on Tenth (53%).
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
  • And Macrae highlighted that Gaelic drama from Scotland has not been attempted at this scale before.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • Most offer sRGB color gamuts instead of covering the larger DCI-P3 color space.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Such creative placemaking can run a gamut of programming developed to bring people together, from pop-up galleries and maker markets to special events and performances to indoor and outdoor art installations.
    Jean Paul Wardy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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