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as in thorough
covering everything or all important points
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of comprehensive
Perhaps the most comprehensive indicator is the data compiled by the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration, which shows a clear connection to the pandemic effect.
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Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
The American historian Nathaniel B. Emerson wrote one of the first comprehensive books about the practice of hula in 1909.
—Sara Kehaulani Goo, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
By understanding the task behind a query, Google hopes to provide AI answers that save people time, even if the model needs a few ticks to fan out and run multiple searches to generate a more comprehensive report on a topic.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
This means patients don’t have to travel far or navigate multiple practices to get comprehensive care.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
The American historian Nathaniel B. Emerson wrote one of the first comprehensive books about the practice of hula in 1909.
—Sara Kehaulani Goo, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
By understanding the task behind a query, Google hopes to provide AI answers that save people time, even if the model needs a few ticks to fan out and run multiple searches to generate a more comprehensive report on a topic.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
This means patients don’t have to travel far or navigate multiple practices to get comprehensive care.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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That means conducting a thorough review of your business finances, including cash inflows and outflows.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 June 2025
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Platforms like LiveRamp's Data Marketplace allow retailers to license their first-party audiences to programmatic buyers without building a complete DSP/SSP stack.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Williams, from Wisconsin, and Heckel, from Southern Cal, make for what could be a devastatingly complete UConn team.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Boelter – a husband and father, according to an online biography – has touted an extensive background in security and military training, according to an ABC News review of his online presence and professional history.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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The center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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Take the elevator to the observation deck and let the panoramic view sink in.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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These displays stream real-time video from cameras mounted on the aircraft's exterior, offering passengers a panoramic, immersive view of the skies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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This multi-faceted body of work traces the entire human experience delivering both a relatable and universal piece of art that audiences can make their own.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2025
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Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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That Apple can support the M1 chipset some five years down the line and bring the full range of new tools, including the latest generative AI suite, should not come as a surprise.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The good news Tiller shared with media members Tuesday during an interview session at Bill Self’s basketball camp for youths is he’s been involved in non-contact drills at practice and been given a target date of July 1 for his full return.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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There isn’t much of anything positive to point to in this whole saga.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The hiccup for me this time was the whole medical part.—
Bruna Papandrea,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Implementing default promotions can foster a more equitable and inclusive workplace culture.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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While the White Sox as an organization steers clear of making overt political statements, its commitment is to create an inclusive, welcoming environment, said Sheena Quinn, vice president of public relations for the White Sox.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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