as in expansion
a wide space or area
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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Recent Examples of expanse
As a result, Disney's show was soon eclipsed by others elsewhere which were held over fields and expanses of water like Dubai's dramatic display.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In Fiji, king suites offering views of palm trees and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean cost roughly $500 a night.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Vast expanses of glass also blur the boundaries between the indoors and outdoors while offering up captivating city lights, canyon, and mountain vistas.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Last month, Allegheny County opened Boyce Bouldering Park—a 6,000-square-foot expanse of artificial boulders.
—Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In Fiji, king suites offering views of palm trees and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean cost roughly $500 a night.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Vast expanses of glass also blur the boundaries between the indoors and outdoors while offering up captivating city lights, canyon, and mountain vistas.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Last month, Allegheny County opened Boyce Bouldering Park—a 6,000-square-foot expanse of artificial boulders.
—Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expanse
Noun
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Often associated with the age of industrial expansion in Britain, the Victorian style can be seen as a reaction to the symmetrical and straightforward designs of Neoclassical and Georgian styles.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Catching the ball on the go and sliding into position: bend and stretch, eyes on the target, a light touch, ball whirling upward, swish.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the jacket had a nice fit and moved well with the body while skiing (even the arm length offered maximum mobility and stretch while holding ski poles).—
Grace Smith,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Proper diet keeps most rabbits' teeth − which never stop growing − an appropriate length.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Its stretchy knit lace and slim fit design create a stylish silhouette that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, and its ankle-skimming length is well-suited for everything from heels to flats.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expanse. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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