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
Waiting in the greenroom was Robert Alan York, a veteran organist who studied classical repertory and improvisation in Paris and also possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the American songbook.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
In the beginning of Big Fiction, there were encyclopedic novels and mega-novels and then maximal novels.
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Philip told The Indianapolis Star that Gunner was a true athlete and held an encyclopedic knowledge of all kinds of professional sports.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Brunello Cucinelli can now add ‘actor’ to his already encyclopedic résumé.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
In the beginning of Big Fiction, there were encyclopedic novels and mega-novels and then maximal novels.
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Philip told The Indianapolis Star that Gunner was a true athlete and held an encyclopedic knowledge of all kinds of professional sports.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Brunello Cucinelli can now add ‘actor’ to his already encyclopedic résumé.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The researchers trained SleepFM using polysomnography, a comprehensive sleep measurement that tracks brain and heart activity as well as breathing, leg movements and eye movements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The system comes preloaded with a vision–language–action (VLA) large model and more than 10,000 real-world data samples, enabling it to perform complex tasks without extensive setup or calibration.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Denver Police Department warned that extensive road closures are in place, and all intersections surrounding the area are closed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rooftop running track at Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon Take in panoramic views of Lisbon while running on Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon's 11th floor track, which loops around the entire building for a truly unique vantage point of the Portuguese capital.—
Rana Good,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the park, there is a wide range of hikes to suit any interest or ability—from a casual stroll around a cholla cactus garden to a more challenging 3-mile, 1,050-feet-elevation-gain hike to the peak of Ryan Mountain with panoramic views.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota state investigators would need to be able to conduct a thorough investigation to move forward with potential state charges against the unnamed ICE agent who fatally shot Good, according to Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bath toys deserve a thorough cleaning at least monthly to remove body soil and soap scum that can invite mold and mildew to form.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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