in every sense of the word

phrase

: in every possible way

The book is a classic in every sense of the word.

Examples of in every sense of the word in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The show jumps forward five years for its latest iteration, with the characters confronting adult (in every sense of the word) issues in their lives. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026

Outsider art in every sense of the word, and laden with scathing political and social commentary, Purifoy’s installations morph and change in the elements. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026

The Irishman is an epic in every sense of the word, a multi-generational tale of Frank Sheeran's life as an Irish hitman for the Italian mafia. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

This home is grand in every sense of the word and the spacious interiors can easily accommodate 12. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for in every sense of the word

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred