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Superlative for wide in range, scope or effect
“The State might see fit to make sweeping changes in the fees and tuition of the University.”
Superlative for extending over, or covering, a long, continuous space, curve or scope
“We would travel to whatever field Dad was working, then explore the local bluff for the day, playing hide-and-seek in the sweeping fields of grain.”
Superlative for affording commanding views, typically of a landscape
“High above Kresna, we were following a trail through the foothills of Pirin, and were treated to a sweeping panorama that seemingly extended all the way to Greece.”
Superlative for complete and decisive in nature
“This was considered a sweeping victory for the Louisiana sugar producers.”
(of a statement) Superlative for taking no account of particular cases or exceptions
“As an attorney and former journalist, I am skeptical when I hear or read broad, sweeping statements about any subject.”
Superlative for prevalent over a whole place, community, country, or the world, especially of a disease
Superlative for stated in indefinite terms
Superlative for involving great effort or determination
Superlative for forceful, dynamic or vigorous in nature
Superlative for significant in degree of importance or urgency
Superlative for having one or more bends or angles
Superlative for finished, having reached an end or conclusion
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