1
as in thorough
covering everything or all important points
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of comprehensive
Zipline's aircraft are much more comprehensive machines, able to fly for miles and miles.
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Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Realigning funding and training for health workers to support comprehensive health care, rather than specific programs, will maximize impact in a time of falling budgets.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The comprehensive report out of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the value of long-term research into the epidemiology of infectious illnesses that had, up to a certain point, remained rare and stable.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
This will probably be the death knell for Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides comprehensive health services to about 2.1 million patients each year, mostly low-income women.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Realigning funding and training for health workers to support comprehensive health care, rather than specific programs, will maximize impact in a time of falling budgets.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The comprehensive report out of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the value of long-term research into the epidemiology of infectious illnesses that had, up to a certain point, remained rare and stable.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
This will probably be the death knell for Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides comprehensive health services to about 2.1 million patients each year, mostly low-income women.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Top of the Standard (known colloquially as the Boom Boom Room) instantly commands your attention with the bar’s gilded centerpiece, reminiscent of a trumpet flute, and its floor-to-ceiling windows that provide incredible panoramic views of New York City and the Hudson River.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Recommended: the glorious, scenic route of Hwy 82 with its panoramic views of mountains and wildlife.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The entire strategy here seems to be something that will elevate the American mall brands to the level of Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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But the ones who got truly screwed in this whole double-elimination business are the viewers.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Marchesa Casati took her love of the panther to a whole other level.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Saffron is creative, strategic, diligent, and inclusive.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While the brand lost its own narrative for a time, coming under scrutiny for being overly invested in the male gaze and not inclusive enough, it’s been working hard to win its way back to consumers’ hearts.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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