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 Methane is adept at absorbing red wavelengths in the visible spectrum and scattering blue light. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024 On the other side of the political spectrum, law professor Amy Wax last month received a yearlong suspension from the University of Pennsylvania, said The Associated Press. Joel Mathis, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024 In Washoe County, Nevada, voters across the political spectrum outlined what is getting them to the polls – from the economy to crime to border security to health care and the preservation of America's democratic institutions. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 At the other end of the spectrum, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is one of the market’s most oversold names, with an RSI of just 10.6. Pia Singh, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spectrum 
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Noun
  • 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
  • For single filers, the phase-out starts at $150,000 and ends at $165,000, up from the 2024 range of $146,000–$161,000.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Sarah Chung Park, founder of Landing International, a company that helps brands launch, scale, and succeed in new markets, recently published a study on the second wave of K-beauty.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Department of Defense's vast funding and resources could be instrumental in helping the incoming administration address the operational and financial challenges of carrying out deportations on a monumental scale.
    Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • In today’s stand-up comedy scene, a booming industry embracing a gamut of personalities and viewpoints, does speaking truth to power remain part of the job description?
    Julie Seabaugh, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
  • This particular monitor excels in delivering vibrant, accurate colors with its IPS panel and 99% sRGB color gamut, ensuring a crisp and bright image from virtually any viewing angle.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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