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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
To appreciate the breadth of Williams’ film career, just look at some of the other titles: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Empire of the Sun, Lincoln and The Fabelmans, among the endless list of collaborations with Spielberg which makes up a good chunk of the movie.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Still, what happened after Trump issued an executive order on research security just days before leaving office underscores the breadth of support for restrictions.
—Byjeffrey Mervis, science.org, 16 Oct. 2024
In recent years, several CCM and Gospel artists have made their Grand Ole Opry debuts as the Opry continues welcoming a breadth of genres to its stage, including Wilson, for King & Country, We the Kingdom, CAIN, Blessing Offor and Naomi Raine.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Synthesizing a breadth of insights assembles more comprehensive solutions.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Still, what happened after Trump issued an executive order on research security just days before leaving office underscores the breadth of support for restrictions.
—Byjeffrey Mervis, science.org, 16 Oct. 2024
In recent years, several CCM and Gospel artists have made their Grand Ole Opry debuts as the Opry continues welcoming a breadth of genres to its stage, including Wilson, for King & Country, We the Kingdom, CAIN, Blessing Offor and Naomi Raine.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Synthesizing a breadth of insights assembles more comprehensive solutions.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
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Over the past five years, California’s economy ranked 13th-best for the expansion of its gross domestic product – the broadest measurement of business output.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Disney's capital expenditures totaled $5.4 billion, primarily for theme park expansions and new attractions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The agency's scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans, nearly half the population.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Expansion of Hotel Brands and Residential Offerings Hotel brands are expanding their scope to offer a more comprehensive range of experiences and services, from boutique, specialized stays to residential options.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dubai Harbour’s 20-million-square-foot expanse, for example, can accommodate up to 700 vessels, including superyachts up to 160 meters in length.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Parts of the area now look like an extension of the Balearic Sea after unprecedented rainfall turned what should be dry ground into a vast expanse of water, satellite imagery captured on October 30 shows.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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During an appearance on The Breakfast Club to promote his new Hulu documentary, The Honorable Shyne, Barrow detailed the extent of his dealings with Combs during and after his 10-year incarceration.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite those flaws — or heck, perhaps because of them, to some extent — over the past eight years, Sheridan has become a successful TV brand, on a par with Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The difference in length comes from strategic editing.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The length of Nichushkin’s contract — the eight-year deal runs through the 2029-30 season — provides cover for the Avs.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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For context, Cerner accounts for nearly 25% of the total EHR market share, positioning this acquisition as one of the biggest deals in the realm of clinical IT.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Assurance of Fast Fire Watch Guards Raising the standard in the realm of fire watch services is Fast Fire Watch Guards.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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From the Sports Desk UofL Football: After a rocky start to the season, Louisville football has used two key wins to build its confidence heading into the final stretch of the season.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Two others show a smaller — though still significant — effect, in the $1,700 to $2,600 range.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Banijay Rights represents a range of ancillary rights for the Black Mirror brand, and its Licensing & Merchandising team struck the deal with Twisted Comics.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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