all-encompassing
adjective
: including everything or everyone
We're unlikely to find an all-encompassing solution.
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The new foodie palace in Coral Springs is a two-story, all-encompassing operation.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
It’s not always meant to be all-encompassing.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s expensive, all-encompassing.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The goth-chic soirée showcased the all-encompassing world that Junior has built melding style and community.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
It’s not always meant to be all-encompassing.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s expensive, all-encompassing.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The goth-chic soirée showcased the all-encompassing world that Junior has built melding style and community.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for all-encompassing
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“All-encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-encompassing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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