Drawing support, participation, or strength from many different sources.
Reach for it when praising breadth that makes a coalition or result more representative and durable
A broad-based coalition secured funding for all six neighborhood parks.
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everyday
widely supported
Fits when plain wording should make the source of strength explicit
Careful The phrase says little about who is missing or how deep the support runs.
warm
Fits when different people are intentionally welcomed into participation
Careful Inclusive describes access and does not prove broad actual support.
professional
cross-sector
Fits when several industries or institutional sectors take part
Careful Cross-sector may involve only a few powerful organizations.
professional
Fits when varied backgrounds or sources are represented
Careful Diversity alone says nothing about numbers, agreement, or influence.
professional
widespread
Fits when support or participation reaches many places or people
Careful Widespread can still come from one demographic or interest.
formal
representative
Fits when the group reflects the population or interests affected
Careful Representative can be statistically accurate without being broadly supported.
broad-based support
Broad-based support kept the project stable after the election.
broad-based coalition
A broad-based coalition linked tenants, builders, and disability groups.
broad-based growth
Broad-based growth reached rural workshops as well as city offices.
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