a broad spectrum

noun

: a range of many different kinds
The conference was attended by a broad spectrum of religious leaders.

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On the other hand, Align supplements feature a broad spectrum of good bacteria. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 So this is why dermatologists recommend a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA rays, those are the ones that cause tanning and aging, and UVB rays, which are more responsible for sunburn and many skin cancers. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026 It is being developed to intercept a broad spectrum of targets, including air-breathing threats, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 Rekognition has a broad spectrum of clients, from ticketing platforms to credit bureaus. — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for a broad spectrum

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“A broad spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20broad%20spectrum. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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