Thesaurus results for EXPANSE

expanse

noun

ik-ˈspan(t)s

Definition of expanse

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 Imagery, in its poetic sense, is unbridled by the laws of the real, unconcerned with replication, devoted instead to the rolling expanse of attempt. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 National monuments are designed to protect specific locations and objects, such as archaeological or historical sites, whereas national parks have a broader purpose including recreation and the preservation of vast expanses of wilderness. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The hotel itself is perched on the edge of the mountainous Arashiyama forest, a verdant expanse with a profound, serene quiet that seems to wrap around the entire property. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 Unlike other hotels in Santa Fe, this one is meant to immerse its guests in the vast expanse of the outdoors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expanse

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Blue Origin’s expansion reflects the infrastructure demands of a higher launch cadence.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
During her State of the Union address on 16th September, President von der Leyen committed to overhauling single market rules by the end of next year and advancing EU Inc to streamline cross-border expansion.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of expansion

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Day-for-night sequences didn’t match from one stretch of the film to the next.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Russ has a solid roster of people from different stretches of Tyson’s life, from childhood friends to gym partners to follow boxers to family members to several of the women who didn’t divorce him or accuse him of rape.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

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