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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
In response, Metro Council commissioned a comprehensive study about Nashville's housing and infrastructure, focusing on what zoning policies the city could implement to address the issue.
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Nate Rau, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The best debt settlement companies have comprehensive customer support to guide you through the process.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The comprehensive study examined the current independent film landscape and found an untapped market of 40 million viewers hungry for independent film.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
As for the difference between the plans, Sling Blue + Sports Extra includes 61 channels, while Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra includes 74 channels, Sling’s most comprehensive package.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Nate Rau, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The best debt settlement companies have comprehensive customer support to guide you through the process.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The comprehensive study examined the current independent film landscape and found an untapped market of 40 million viewers hungry for independent film.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
As for the difference between the plans, Sling Blue + Sports Extra includes 61 channels, while Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra includes 74 channels, Sling’s most comprehensive package.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
Adjective
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That sometimes interferes with their ability to conduct a thorough audit, because in their mind the risks of UNAX outweigh the benefit to their examination.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The shelter wrote on Facebook that the three animals received thorough veterinary checkups and treatments to address their minor health issues.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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This strategic partnership has been particularly beneficial, as access to PepsiCo’s extensive distribution network has accelerated Celsius’s recent growth and market penetration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tucson’s extensive trail network—hundreds of miles in total, spread over five mountain ranges—wind through towering canyons, over rocky ridges, and into lush riparian habitats where streams trickle year-round.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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The stylish 5-star hotel in Barcelona’s central Gothic Quarter boasts panoramic views of the Cathedral of Barcelona, Santa María del Mar, and Montjuïc from its stylish rooftop pool and bar.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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These special cars have an upper level with window-facing seats and glass that wraps partially overhead for panoramic sunset views.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Here’s the entire conversation — to hear an audio version, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play above.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The pendulum, which swung far toward inclusion in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, is now swinging back in full force in the opposite direction.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The synthetic, dual-fiber bristles (a mixture of fine and thick in density) pick up just the right amount of product to deliver streak-free full application without absorbing too much product or depositing it unevenly onto skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The vastness of framed white space and the comparatively minuscule labels arrest the viewer, requiring them to crane their neck, to move back and forth or close to the frame in order to read from part to part to whole while also weighing the blanks.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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If using whole olives, to remove the pits, smash each olive with the flat side of your knife blade.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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Jury & Review Process Our jury is composed of Vogue staff to ensure a broad, inclusive perspective.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The largest investment in the budget proposal was listed for inclusive education services, followed by bilingual education, which reflects goals in the Inclusive Education Plan overhaul announced in 2023.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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