inclusive of

preposition

: including or taking into account
the cost of building inclusive of materials

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That indication is inclusive of both the direct cost increase of fuel as well as the indirect impact that can have elsewhere in the business. Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 However, a favorite color, shade, or pattern can be inclusive of people’s wardrobes and abilities to rent or borrow appropriate outfits. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026 Doubles from $854, inclusive of two daily meals. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Denver has generally been embracing and inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Jude Clinchard, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusive of

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclusive of was in 1709

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“Inclusive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusive%20of. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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