Thesaurus results for GAMUT

Q: How does the noun 'gamut' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of gamut are compass , orbit , range , scope , and sweep . While all these words mean "the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control)," gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another. // a performance that ran the gamut of emotions

Q: When is it sensible to use 'compass' instead of 'gamut'?

The words compass and gamut are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity. // your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study

Q: In what contexts can 'orbit' take the place of 'gamut'?

Although the words orbit and gamut have much in common, orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation. // within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change

Q: When might 'range' be a better fit than 'gamut'?

While in some cases nearly identical to gamut , range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities. // the entire range of human experience

Q: Where would 'scope' be a reasonable alternative to 'gamut'?

While the synonyms scope and gamut are close in meaning, scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible. // as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened

Q: When is 'sweep' a more appropriate choice than 'gamut'?

The meanings of sweep and gamut largely overlap; however, sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity. // the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity

gamut

noun

ˈga-mət

Definition of gamut next

as in spectrum

the distance or extent between possible extremes the actress's work runs the gamut from goofy comedies to serious historical dramas

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How does the noun gamut differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of gamut are compass, orbit, range, scope, and sweep. While all these words mean "the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control)," gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another.

a performance that ran the gamut of emotions

When is it sensible to use compass instead of gamut?

The words compass and gamut are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity.

your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study

In what contexts can orbit take the place of gamut?

Although the words orbit and gamut have much in common, orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation.

within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change

When might range be a better fit than gamut?

While in some cases nearly identical to gamut, range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities.

the entire range of human experience

Where would scope be a reasonable alternative to gamut?

While the synonyms scope and gamut are close in meaning, scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible.

as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened

When is sweep a more appropriate choice than gamut?

The meanings of sweep and gamut largely overlap; however, sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity.

the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity

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Recent Examples of gamut Several of our test points are well within the triangle, showing a cramped color gamut, particularly in the red, orange, and pink parts of the range. —

PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024 While we visitors can sidestep hurricane season and imbibe the bounty of the island without experiencing the full gamut of its temper, the locals embrace it all. —

Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2024 Over time, gamut expanded to mean the full range of notes, and later it was used more generally to describe any complete range or spectrum. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Bottega Veneta embraced the gamut of delicate doorknockers, thick silver hoop earrings, gold square earrings, and large-and-in-charge charms, too. —

Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gamut