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
In addition, showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar recently sat down for an extensive interview about the show and its future.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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The high court paused a federal judge’s prior order blocking DOGE from immediately getting broad access to the data.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The specific geographical nature of spirits, like American whiskey only being able to be made in America and Scotch only being able to come from Scotland, must be considered when negotiating broad trade deals, Swonger said.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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In between were segments that captured the wider breadth of the Jonas journey, with songs from the assorted solo releases and side projects of Nick and Joe, as eldest brother Kevin dutifully manned his guitar throughout the night amid the 11-piece backing outfit and horn section.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company is known for its wide range of plan options and fast speeds for the price.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Amid unprecedented and sweeping changes to federal vaccine policy, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive, said public health officials in states like Michigan are taking the lead in determining how COVID-19 vaccines will roll out in their communities this fall.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Germany plans to boost military recruitment as part of a sweeping effort to strengthen its national defenses in response to security concerns sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Việt's comprehensive sweep across multiple spirits types, ages and rarities demonstrates both the breadth and depth of his interest and commitment.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Closing the gap The loss of $4 billion in federal funding leaves California scrambling to fill a deep financial gap of $14 billion to even finish the Central Valley corridor.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Federalist Paper No. 69, Alexander Hamilton, the polar opposite of a detractor of expansive executive power, bluntly countered that argument.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Discover how Volusia County manages and preserves this expansive ecosystem.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The center's extended hours through Aug. 17 are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Only City of Milwaukee residents can use additional services at this location, including disposal of non-Home HazMat items like bulky waste, electronics, tires and yard waste.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The program supports plastic-carbon footprint reporting and aligns with extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles, helping businesses prepare for regulatory shifts while promoting long-term environmental and operational resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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This latest winning streak couldn’t have come at a better time to boost the morale of southeastern Wisconsin residents following recent massive rain storms that triggered widespread flooding and millions in damage over a four county area.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The crisis that unfolded in the state, which saw both insurers and policyholders struggling, was due as much to the growing threat posed by more frequent and more severe natural disasters as to excessive litigation and widespread fraud in Florida's insurance market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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