1
: over or through a wide area
has traveled widely
2
: to a great extent
departed widely from the previous edition
3
: by or among a large well-dispersed group of people
a widely known political figure
4
: over a broad range
persons with widely fluctuating incomes—
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Their products are widely available.
a widely known political figure
The books are widely read by adults as well as children.
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The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
One of the most influential anime of the 80s is now back and widely available on Blu-ray.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
France has since submitted it for the best international feature Oscar competition, and the film is widely regarded as a top contender in many other categories.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the European Union, echoed Moscow’s talking points, suggesting the use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine likely requires direct American involvement.
—Illia Novikov and Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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