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spectrum

[spek-truhm] / ˈspɛk trəm /
NOUN
color spectrum
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In the mayor’s race, each of the top three candidates occupies a different spot on the political spectrum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Detecting light and radiation is essential across the electromagnetic spectrum, but some regions remain especially challenging.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

That doesn’t sound like a recipe for shopping sprees and splashy vacations, but so far that’s what plenty of Americans are doing, according to commentary from retailers and consumer companies across the spectrum.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The European Union plans to reserve most of its lucrative mobile satellite spectrum for homegrown operators from next year, the bloc’s latest move to curb reliance on foreign tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Watching her pinched face, I went through a spectrum of emotions.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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