spectrum
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
At the other end of the spectrum, 40% of hormone therapy users showed all three signs of Alzheimer's disease, compared with 51% of women who had not used hormone therapy.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
You can simply place him toward the more casual end of the relationship spectrum and fit him into your life when it makes sense.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
As with opposition to AI-fueling data centers, the revolt against Flock cameras is drawing support from across the political spectrum, uniting Republicans and Democrats in red and blue America.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Manchester United's deal with Snapdragon is estimated to be worth about £60m a year, but at the other end of the spectrum a newly promoted club may struggle to get more than £5m or £6m."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Autism spectrum disorder. It used to be called just autism.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
The spectra of Larissa, Galatea, and Neptune's rings contained signs of magnesium-rich phyllosilicates.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Across the BHM and MWM surveys, DR20 contains more than 3 million spectra covering 1.5 million stars.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Roughly 99% of those objects will be observed only photometrically, meaning through images taken in different colors rather than detailed spectra.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
"When we compared the spectra during the transit to the baseline, we saw that the atmosphere blocked the wavelengths of starlight absorbed by methane," Bello-Arufe said.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
Hubble began to measure the spectra of distant galaxies–the business that Slipher had begun in Arizona.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
It's clear that coming out is still a complicated process despite Gen Z's more widespread understanding and acceptance of the gender and sexuality spectrums.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2023
Color perception is also influenced by culture—various cultural groups and languages describe hues in very different spectrums.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 21, 2023
Like “Lioness,” both the “Avatar” movies and the Marvel films are also about war and the spectrums of “good” and “evil.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
“These surveys tend to include much broader spectrums of trans individuals, and we cannot be as certain that our results are as problematic in the broader group,” Dr. Frisch said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
We're just different, like we exist on different spectrums.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Vocabulary lists containing spectrum
Unit 1: Telling Details
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Quantum of Vocabulary: the Parlance of Particle Physics
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT words Beginning with "S"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
