ENCYCLOPEDIC Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

encyclopedic

adjective

in-ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dik

Definition of encyclopedic

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 The earlier museum was an encyclopedic university museum that collected a little bit of everything from every period to serve as a learning lab. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Smashing the grid of the encyclopedic museum has meant that Govan literally had to demolish the institution’s former structures. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 This encyclopedic facility spans from ancient Cypriot and Asian art to European pieces, photography, and contemporary works. — Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Instead of immediately presenting guests with the restaurant's encyclopedic cellar list, Adelson prefers to start with conversation. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic

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Adjective

To prevent that outcome, Washington needs an equally comprehensive strategy — one that takes America’s biotech ambitions as seriously as China takes its own.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Media support is equally comprehensive, offering apps like Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube with 3D/VR enhancements, alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

While the property’s extensive and expensive renovation has elevated nearly every corner of the resort, the room doors appear to have been overlooked.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

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For afternoon tea or sundowners, the best spot on the property is the Jati Bar, a lounge on the terrace of the main building with incredible panoramic views of the forest and river.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The main salon is fully glazed to ensure uninterrupted ocean views, while the panoramic dining area is fitted with a fold-down balcony that opens to the water.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Excellent, from the thorough and intuitive spa therapists, to the engaging and sweet girls who run the kids’ club, the generous ice-cream scoopers at the Haagen-Dazs counter, and the nothing-is-too-much-trouble front desk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The next step was finding a director; according to sources, the search was thorough with not only Black Label and Thunder Road producers meeting potential candidates but the lead cast having their own meetings as well.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city's residents.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv’s six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city’s residents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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