breadths

noun

Definition of breadthsnext
plural of breadth
1
as in expanses
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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Relevance
2
as in scopes
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 Synonyms for breadths
  1. expanses
  2. expansions
  3. realms
  4. lengths
  5. dimensions
Noun
  • This is a trek across rugged tundra alongside wild lakes and rivers amidst the vast expanses of wilderness that define Alaska.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, Disney's show was soon eclipsed by others elsewhere which were held over fields and expanses of water like Dubai's dramatic display.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • The coordinated expansions and contractions of the group could confuse a potential attacker and make any individual fish a less likely target.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • However, the brand does plan to launch two collection launches per year, Fall and Spring—with new products in every category, as well as several category expansions.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansions
Noun
  • And so the entire experience was designed to help people understand what these three realms mean to them.
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • In that regard, Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers stands as a reminder of the lengths the Miami Heat already have gone to get the length of rookie Kel’el Ware into the rotation.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Next, use the nozzle tip to apply the glaze from mid-lengths to ends before massaging it into the hair, all the way up the roots.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengths
Noun
  • Addressing all these dimensions is crucial for employee flourishing.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One case where age might be relevant to include would be for companies who measure representation across various dimensions of diversity, such as ensuring pay equity for the same types of jobs across ages, races, genders, etc.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dimensions
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