inclusive of

preposition

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

Examples of inclusive of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The company created two groups, one that was inclusive of all identities, and another specifically for BIPOC employees. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2023 The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. Gary Trust, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2023 These are not available in as inclusive of sizing compared to some other options on this list. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023 The term Latinx, which replaces the male-gendered O with a neutral X to be inclusive of a wider range of gender expressions, and those like it aren’t always embraced by more traditional Latinos. Gisselle Medina, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023 This bag comes with a durable plastic picnic setup for two, inclusive of matching print napkins and a roll-up flatware pouch. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023 Compared with other industries, this is a progressive offering that is inclusive of LGBTQ+ athletes. Anna Furman, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2023 Many conservative critics online specifically took issue with the company selling tuck-friendly bathing suits for adults that are inclusive of trans people. Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 13 June 2023 In Rajasthan, Holi is extremely inclusive of foreign visitors, likely because Rajasthan is known for tourist hotspots like Jaipur and Pushkar. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023 See More

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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 26 Sep. 2023.

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