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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 That broad appeal was reflected in tributes from across the political spectrum. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Tributes to Parton have come from across the political spectrum, underscoring her status as a unifying figure at a time of polarization. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Today, flowers are piling up at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, flags will soon fly at half-staff, and tributes are pouring in from across the political and cultural spectrum. — James Ward, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Our reading list spanned the spectrum from GOP strategist Richard Viguerie and evangelical firebrand Francis Schaeffer to academic analysts like Erling Jorstad and George Marsden. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum

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Conversely, another group argues that given the upside risks to inflation, the year-end rate should likely be higher than the current target range.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Transitioning into the pre-rut, deer really settle into their fall range.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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Project Cayman is part of ONE Nuclear’s broader strategy to develop utility-scale natural gas and advanced nuclear generation for industrial and grid applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
One of the most striking indications of the scale of this campaign is the explosion of high treason and espionage prosecutions since the start of the war.

— Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

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The mediocre screen was an unpleasant surprise given that this thing advertised 100 percent sRGB gamut coverage when it was announced and on its product page for many weeks (the Internet Archive captures it here).

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
In a short amount of time Calle has built a career that has run the Hollywood gamut, from soap operas (Young and the Restless) to superheroes (DC’s The Flash) to festival indies (On Swift Horses).

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

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