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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
this matter is important, so please give me your entire attention
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the entire team needs to be present for the photograph
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
a shocking revelation that would destroy entire the false little world that she had carefully constructed for herself
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Recent Examples of entire
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Moore became a core special teams player, and Daly wound up snapping the entire season while Patrick Scales recovered from back surgery.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Those skimmers then use the numbers in fraudulent transactions and often use the entire balance.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The entire magma complex links into Yellowstone’s hydrothermal system, which is akin to underground plumbing near the surface.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Moore became a core special teams player, and Daly wound up snapping the entire season while Patrick Scales recovered from back surgery.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Those skimmers then use the numbers in fraudulent transactions and often use the entire balance.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
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Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023
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Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures.Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023
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The Globes have risen from the dead before — the whole franchise was down for the count before Ricky Gervais singlehandedly rescued it in 2010 by rebranding it as a savage bitchfest.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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At best, that whole thing would be a questionable fit.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the film, Bob might be physically present with both Joan and Sylvie, but his undivided attention is always seemingly just out of their grasp.Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This floral scent will command your undivided attention much like a visit to Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, where Monet’s esteemed series is on display.Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Without a complete picture of a youth’s background, psychologists may be unable to recommend the appropriate level of care, support or supervision.Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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As a result, drag-and-drop and clipboard exchanges work perfectly.Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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They're based in Edinburgh, and their green colors would pair perfectly with Glenfiddich and Aston Martin.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Futures pricing reacted to the strong jobs report by slashing the expectations for total Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 from two to just one 25 (0.25%) basis point cut.Bill Stone, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The victim complied for a total loss of about $42,000.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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These Thunder, with Gilgeous-Alexander fully on board and getting better all the time, are in prime position to make some serious noise in the next few years.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The American people expect and deserve a fully functioning Cabinet on Day One of President Trump's second term, ready to deliver real results—lowering costs for working families, securing our energy future, and ensuring that America leads the world in energy production and innovation.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Most people will remember him not only for being a great musician and entertainer, but also for being fun-loving and full of mischief.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Teotihuacan was full of apartment compounds at its peak.Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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