as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people
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Recent Examples of encyclopedic
That realization yields new songs that intertwine her life with her encyclopedic knowledge of another set of newer influences — country icons Patsy Cline, Judy Garland and Shania Twain, comediennes Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Gilda Radner.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
Even better than the pole, Self said, is its backstory — an only-in-California tale for which city workers, led by an intern with an encyclopedic knowledge of its twists and turns, are trying to get official state recognition.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The Herbert estate gave notes, using an encyclopedic knowledge of the canon to contribute ideas.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
He’s been wading into Facebook and Twitter fights as Socialist Sopranos Memes for more than five years, armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of HBO’s The Sopranos, left-wing views, a righteous frustration with political and social discourse, and the heart of a poster.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
Even better than the pole, Self said, is its backstory — an only-in-California tale for which city workers, led by an intern with an encyclopedic knowledge of its twists and turns, are trying to get official state recognition.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The Herbert estate gave notes, using an encyclopedic knowledge of the canon to contribute ideas.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
He’s been wading into Facebook and Twitter fights as Socialist Sopranos Memes for more than five years, armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of HBO’s The Sopranos, left-wing views, a righteous frustration with political and social discourse, and the heart of a poster.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Continue ahead for a comprehensive list of fashion and beauty brands that are committed to supporting the community in its time of need through donations of resources and/or a percentage proceeds to various relief funds.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The sharp decline in population—unprecedented in the absence of war, disease or famine—is concerning for the Chinese Communist Party government, which measures the one-party state's overall strength in comprehensive national power and comes amid an economic slowdown and an aging workforce.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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So, the panoramic mosaic required hundreds of snapshots taken across 1,000 orbits by the telescope, according to a NASA statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Then there’s the panoramic glass sunroof that covers essentially the entire rooftop.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Each piece will also have extensive walkways, plazas and green space.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Glenn, who oversaw the Lions defense the last four years, beat out 15 other candidates for the job as the Jets went through an extensive search to find their next coach.—
Dennis Waszak Jr.,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the Anker Power Bank, which has earned over 80,000 perfect ratings, will keep your device’s battery full on the go.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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The actress wore her brunette tresses in waves with full fringe, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and a muted red lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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