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Examples of entirety in a Sentence
the entirety of an estate
I wish that I could find a card for Valentine's Day that expresses the entirety of my love.
Recent Examples on the Web
The human touch has still yet to be replicated in its entirety through AI, and many of our processes and standards are unable to be automated in their current forms.
—Josh Ashby, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In its entirety, the ensemble evoked officecore energy with a hint of black tie.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
At the upcoming shows, Scissor Sisters will perform the debut album in its entirety for the first time.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2024
As the film was cut into individual music videos to become a visual album, it hasn’t been widely screened in its entirety in theaters, until now.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing entirety
Dictionary Entries Near entirety
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“Entirety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entirety. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
entirety
noun
en·tire·ty
in-ˈtī-rət-ē
-ˈtī(ə)rt-ē
: the state of being entire or complete
Legal Definition
entirety
noun
en·tire·ty
plural entireties
1
: the state of being entire or complete
in its entirety
2
: an undivided whole
specifically
: an interest in real property that cannot be divided compare moiety
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