spectrum

Definition of spectrumnext
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 But the real value is the spectrum. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Their research revealed that these two very different disorders are part of the same spectrum of disease, leading doctors and researchers to rethink these conditions and potential treatments. Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026 But in 2007, only Globalstar and Iridium were given exclusive access to the spectrum. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026 Cami's team was awarded more time on JWST to look at two other planetary nebulas in the fall, which also have a lot of buckyballs visible in their spectrum. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • Atlanta shot 13-of-42 from 3-point range in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And just recently, CATL unveiled the world's first sodium-ion battery designed specifically for grid-scale energy storage – set for commercial deployment before the end of 2026.
    Omar Kardoudi April 28, New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2026
  • According to the district, about 46% of teachers are currently at the top of the pay scale (MA+60), earning between $92,814 and $129,589 per year.
    Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Game 4 delivered the gamut of basketball emotions to the Timberwolves.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The spa The treatments run the gamut from body scrubs and acupuncture to IV infusions and cryotherapy.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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