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
Although many aficionados may be able to exercise that skill in one or two genres, rarely does a listener possess the encyclopedic knowledge for more than that.
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
And now, in a resurfaced video, the singer-guitarist shows off his encyclopedic Beatles knowledge.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
The Cleveland Museum of Art, the city’s encyclopedic institution founded in 1913, is one such beneficiary.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
And now, in a resurfaced video, the singer-guitarist shows off his encyclopedic Beatles knowledge.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
The Cleveland Museum of Art, the city’s encyclopedic institution founded in 1913, is one such beneficiary.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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The first stage began in July 2025, when Meta announced comprehensive measures targeting accounts that repeatedly share unoriginal content without meaningful enhancement, building on enforcement actions that had already been taken against 500,000 accounts in the first half of the year.
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Don't wait for a perfect plan or extensive training; real learning in pricing, marketing, and operations occurs through direct action and adaptation.
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Battiloro was arrested following an extensive investigation and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and multiple traffic offenses, according to prosecutors.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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Even cities like Paris have plenty of options for cooling off in summer, from swimming in the Seine to Emily in Paris famous pools like Molitor (plan to spend a full day and lunch at the panoramic rooftop restaurant).
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Give geraniums in garden soil a thorough, slow watering with a watering can or a rain wand on a hose.
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Experts warn that patients should still have in-depth talks with their doctors about whether testosterone therapy could be helpful for them, and doctors should complete thorough evaluations.
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The surest way to move the fastest, have the greatest impact and capture the most value is to vertically integrate and execute on the full value chain end-to-end.
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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