as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
Alexander Langmuir, its founder, was the CDC’s chief epidemiologist and has often been called the father of shoe-leather epidemiology – on-the-ground, out-of-the-office disease investigation through extensive field work and engagement with affected populations.
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Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
According to The New York Times, Michael Groff was a licensed pilot with extensive flight experience, and the plane had recently received upgrades to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But even after extensive training, the primates didn’t seem to share our mathematical understanding.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The procedure was part of an extensive repair job that included transplants of his meniscus and other cartilage throughout his knee.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
According to The New York Times, Michael Groff was a licensed pilot with extensive flight experience, and the plane had recently received upgrades to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But even after extensive training, the primates didn’t seem to share our mathematical understanding.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The procedure was part of an extensive repair job that included transplants of his meniscus and other cartilage throughout his knee.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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Piano Slam combines classical and contemporary elements in a way that aligns with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s broader mission to bring together different cultural expressions through the arts, according to Cardenas.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The group also argues that this cost-sharing approach will not incentivize insurers to return to underserved wildfire-prone areas, undermining Lara's broader Sustainable Insurance Strategy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although, like so many Biblical narratives, the Gospel of Mary was excluded from the canon, scholars contend that the text was in wide circulation among Jesus’ early followers.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Company spokesperson Cherie Jacobs said the company supports a wide variety of organizations that share its philanthropic priorities.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the powers that are given to a judge under the new statute are pretty sweeping.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Doing an entire load of dishes, sweeping and cleaning floors, and wiping down cabinets, countertops, and tables are all tasks that involve a lot of time, much more than one minute.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The European Union is so far the only jurisdiction globally to drive forward comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence with its AI Act.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kim also highlighted the expansive cultural impact that the streamer’s film slate has produced across Asia.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2025
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Where investors may be most concerned for Microsoft is in the company's expansive customer base and whether Trump's trade policies will lead clients to cut spending on products.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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Sure, things can get dicey in the waning years of some of these decade-plus mega-contracts, but big production is often churned out for an extended period before then.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The only suspense that remains this season is whether or not Quinn Hughes will break Alex Edler’s franchise record for points by a defenceman in what little time is left before an extended summer begins.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Economists are warning that the friction between the world's two largest economies could cause widespread damage and a possible global recession, even after after the 90-day pause on some tariffs.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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These efforts have triggered a series of legal challenges and widespread public backlash.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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