broad-spectrum
adjective
broad-spec·trum
ˈbrȯd-ˈspek-trəm 
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Opt for an oil-free, non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to shield your skin without weighing it down.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
So for extra protection, add your favorite sunscreen to your routine (the American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a water-resistant broad-spectrum SPF that’s at least SPF 30).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Patients may also receive broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, fever reducers and pain relievers.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This presents a tremendous advantage over classical antennas, which require an unwieldy collection of static, often large, antennas to achieve broad-spectrum awareness.
—Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
So for extra protection, add your favorite sunscreen to your routine (the American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a water-resistant broad-spectrum SPF that’s at least SPF 30).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Patients may also receive broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, fever reducers and pain relievers.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This presents a tremendous advantage over classical antennas, which require an unwieldy collection of static, often large, antennas to achieve broad-spectrum awareness.
—Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Broad-spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad-spectrum. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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