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
Their encyclopedic offerings are not as important when people going to work don’t want to vary their clothing.
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The depth of the five-episode series benefits from Greenfield’s encyclopedic approach.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 18 Oct. 2024
The show quickly became a weekly go-to for gays with an encyclopedic knowledge of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Taylor Swift.
—Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
My suspicions were heightened through multiple viewings of Spinal Tap, including discovering some dude had assembled an encyclopedic guide to the Spinal Tap Universe.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The depth of the five-episode series benefits from Greenfield’s encyclopedic approach.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 18 Oct. 2024
The show quickly became a weekly go-to for gays with an encyclopedic knowledge of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Taylor Swift.
—Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
My suspicions were heightened through multiple viewings of Spinal Tap, including discovering some dude had assembled an encyclopedic guide to the Spinal Tap Universe.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Successfully navigating a career change requires a comprehensive understanding of the new industry and skillfully marketing your transferable skills to prospective employers.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Thirty extra-large windows and a skylight give passengers a panoramic view.Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The two-day event in November features food stands (try the seaweed empanadas), artisan crafts, regional wines, live music, a culinary competition, and panoramic ocean views.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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Our expert take The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The key is conducting thorough research to identify the platforms that perform best in your market.Dean Ben-Zour, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deep clean fabrics as needed: Stocking and tree skirts will probably need a thorough cleaning by the end of the season.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, using the LLM gateway helps guarantee the responsible and secure use of AI with the most implementing comprehensive governance controls, including full auditability and visibility into AI consumption and performance.Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement At the heart of the fighting is the Democratic Party’s demand that Han approve the assembly’s nominations of three new justices to restore the court’s full nine-member bench ahead of its ruling on Yoon’s impeachment.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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