wide–ranging

adjective wide–rang·ing \ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ\

: including many different ideas, actions, or things

Full Definition of WIDE-RANGING

: extensive in scope : comprehensive <wide–ranging interests>

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Synonyms: broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread

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