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
Tyler also made a strong impression early on, showing off his encyclopedic knowledge of country songs.
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Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
These cases tend to hinge on how encyclopedic a doctor’s knowledge of the medical literature is; AI can recognize obscure patterns across millions of cases and publications, and surface possibilities that may lie outside any single physician’s experience.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
The three-batter minimum simplified the bullpen chess that once demanded encyclopedic knowledge of platoon splits.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
And then there was the glass—the architect loved the flora and fauna of the city and wanted to bring it into the museum, which is not typical of your encyclopedic mausoleums to culture, walled off from the outside world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
These cases tend to hinge on how encyclopedic a doctor’s knowledge of the medical literature is; AI can recognize obscure patterns across millions of cases and publications, and surface possibilities that may lie outside any single physician’s experience.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
The three-batter minimum simplified the bullpen chess that once demanded encyclopedic knowledge of platoon splits.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
And then there was the glass—the architect loved the flora and fauna of the city and wanted to bring it into the museum, which is not typical of your encyclopedic mausoleums to culture, walled off from the outside world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
Adjective
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Decades of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan has stopped, but unresolved disputes remain, and neither side has signed a formal, comprehensive peace treaty.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The city still doesn’t have comprehensive recommendations on data center regulations.—
TERRY ROUECHE,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The kids club, pools, villas, and other family-friendly amenities attract a lot of multi-generational crews, while the spa and extensive wellness programming bring in the adult crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Aside from beers from Sacrament, The Rooftop has a fairly extensive wine list as well as a full bar with custom and classic cocktails.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The spa The bright-white spa has six treatment rooms, an adults-only infinity pool with panoramic ocean views, and a full-service salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The company has also simplified the exterior, eliminating the usual panoramic front triple window array for a single window and giving the Traveler a clean, uncluttered roofline by relocating the air conditioner below the interior bench seating.—
C.C. Weiss
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Removing Stains From Your Microwave Baking soda gives more than a thorough cleaning.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Rinse under cold water 1 minute, shaking to ensure a thorough rinse.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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To accentuate her silver metallic gown, Twain rocked rocked full bangs teamed with long auburn tresses.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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