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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
To tell investors not to consider ESG factors forces them to intentionally ignore relevant information about a company, and investors simply won’t accept such constraints when performance and profitability demand comprehensive analysis.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
In a parallel process, the military achievements of Israel and the United States must be leveraged to launch comprehensive negotiations with Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
Can Taiwan assume this is the case now, particularly when Trump’s priorities are finalizing a comprehensive trade accord with China and pushing U.S. allies around the world to do more for themselves on the defense front?
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Our conclusion is based on a comprehensive analysis comparing CNC's current valuation with its operational performance in recent years and its historical and current financial health.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
In a parallel process, the military achievements of Israel and the United States must be leveraged to launch comprehensive negotiations with Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
Can Taiwan assume this is the case now, particularly when Trump’s priorities are finalizing a comprehensive trade accord with China and pushing U.S. allies around the world to do more for themselves on the defense front?
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Our conclusion is based on a comprehensive analysis comparing CNC's current valuation with its operational performance in recent years and its historical and current financial health.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Incorporating thorough quality assurance processes tailored to address AI-specific security vulnerabilities is essential.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This permit allows for up to 800 megawatts electric (MWe) of nuclear power and followed a thorough environmental and safety review that remains valid through 2039.—
Daniel Stout,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Aug. 2025
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Republican senators should realize by now that there’s no amount of loyalty, short of complete loyalty, that can ever satisfy the president.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
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Here’s our complete guide to loading your dishwasher the right way.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Elliott often watches companies for many years before investing and have an extensive stable of impressive board candidates.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Think dramatic cliffs, redwoods, and white-sand beaches, all in the same panoramic view.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Ride the iconic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour for panoramic views of its soaring skyline, or ascend to Victoria Peak for glorious sunsets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The platform that controls your shopping agent controls your entire commerce relationship — discovery, decision, payment, and loyalty.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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McVay’s stamp of approval might be the most valuable in the entire league.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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If Roberson can bring her full repertoire, a podium finish is likely.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Half full: Peacock also still has Sunday Night Football, TV’s top show, during the NFL season.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Getting feedback early and rebuilding small chunks is 100 times better than rebuilding a whole product for years.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thats really the inspiration behind this song; or behind the whole record really.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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But a faster and more inclusive approach to space would not be easy to run.—
Tony Milligan,
Space.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Because Sweeney has blonde hair and blue eyes, users have claimed that the ad was designed to promote eugenics or is a subtle nod to Nazi propaganda despite the fact that American Eagle has long been inclusive in its advertising and with a Jewish CEO at the helm.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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