as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
In addition, showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar recently sat down for an extensive interview about the show and its future.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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The high court paused a federal judge’s prior order blocking DOGE from immediately getting broad access to the data.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The specific geographical nature of spirits, like American whiskey only being able to be made in America and Scotch only being able to come from Scotland, must be considered when negotiating broad trade deals, Swonger said.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Born on October 14, 1946, in New York City, Sloan built an impressive resume with early assignments as a writer and producer on a wide range of TV dramas.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The England international, who is capable of playing at No 10 or wide, has made 167 appearances and scored 40 goals for the south London club.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Mount Datuk came ninth as the most challenging trail on the list, earning a five-out-of-five difficulty rating for its rock scrambles and sweeping views in Negeri Sembilan.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last month, with the Trump Administration continuing to conduct sweeping immigration raids in the Los Angeles area, Vance and his family went to Disneyland, where, apparently, parts of the park were shut down for them.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Việt's comprehensive sweep across multiple spirits types, ages and rarities demonstrates both the breadth and depth of his interest and commitment.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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With 13 starters back, including eight on offense, could this be the year Colleyville Heritage makes another deep run in the postseason?—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Spacious Family Suites and Two or Three-bedroom Family Residence categories add space for four or more with expansive terraces, a private dining area and some with in-suite jacuzzis.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Discover how Volusia County manages and preserves this expansive ecosystem.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The program supports plastic-carbon footprint reporting and aligns with extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles, helping businesses prepare for regulatory shifts while promoting long-term environmental and operational resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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According to the outlets, the local Amish use a horse and buggy to get around but will ride in vehicles for extended trips.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Dean Reynolds, a former Clinton Township trustee, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison in February 2019 in a widespread corruption probe.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The crisis that unfolded in the state, which saw both insurers and policyholders struggling, was due as much to the growing threat posed by more frequent and more severe natural disasters as to excessive litigation and widespread fraud in Florida's insurance market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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