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embracive

adjective

im-ˈbrā-siv How to pronounce embracive (audio)
Definition of embracivenext
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points "pickle" is an embracive term for any kind of food preserved in brine or vinegar

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Recent Examples of embracive The idea of beauty can be embracive and still leave difference intact. — New York Times, 6 Jan. 2022 European host countries know that Turkish officials’ embracive approach toward their expatriates resonate well with members of the Turkish diasporic community because of Turks’ feelings of isolation and marginalization in their host countries. — Ayca Arkilic, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracive
  1. comprehensive
  2. inclusive
  3. full
  4. panoramic
  5. extensive
  6. thorough
Adjective
  • Earlier this year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA—the world’s first comprehensive, region-wide agreement dedicated to the digital economy.
    — Jon M. Huntsman, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Among its provisions, the bill requires EPA to develop a comprehensive National Textile Circularity Strategy, as well as conduct a needs assessment to identify the actions, investments, and policy priorities that such strategy will require.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • Heron House founder Charolette Obringer said the club, designed as an inclusive space, has Chinese mahjong lessons and has reached out to local Asian groups for informal partnerships on events.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The playground already features some inclusive play equipment catered towards children with extra physical or sensory needs, including ramps and a wheelchair-accessible sandbox.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of inclusive
Adjective
  • There are six bedrooms overall with six full bathrooms and one half bathroom.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Kyiv wants Moscow to accept a Black Sea ceasefire that would allow full deliveries to resume, Zelenskyy said.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of full
Adjective
  • The tower features a curved, sculptural form with floor-to-ceiling glazing and wide balconies, offering panoramic views across Vancouver and its surroundings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Here, visitors enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside while sipping cups of tea and dipping strips of fresh cassava into local honey.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of panoramic
Adjective
  • The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the extensive search, investigators never found the gun, a Tipp City detective testified Monday during Flynn's murder trial in Ohio.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • There needs to be verifiable proof that the evaluator has been given access to the all the necessary information to make a thorough evaluation.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Items to include would be a thorough visual inspection for fluid leaks, worn components, and any structural rust.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of thorough

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“Embracive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracive. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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