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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But the silence has meant that City’s broader actions have been micro-analysed and are capable of being construed either way.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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In Chicago and across the broader U.S. market, the numbers tell a similar story, albeit at slightly lower levels, 27% for Chicago and 26% more broadly.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Moore is now running The Crown producer Left Bank Pictures alongside a wider group role at Sony Pictures Television.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s nearly a 2-to-1 advantage and already a wider partisan gap than the 2024 presidential results: Trump won 56.1% of Texas ballots, while Democrat Kamala Harris received 42.5%.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The listing explains that the home offers sweeping views of Central Park and glimpses of the Hudson River, being just one block away from the beloved tourist attraction.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both amendments were incorporated into the county’s sweeping Vision 2050 plan, an overhaul of Orange County’s blueprint for growth over the next 25 years.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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What makes Wiz particularly compelling is its ability to integrate with more than 150 tools across the modern cloud stack, enabling organizations to build a comprehensive and dynamic security posture.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Detecting and analyzing these oddities can help Bédard, Sahu, and other researchers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the ultimate fate of many binary star systems.—
Andrew Paul Aug 6,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For the most discerning travelers, the Noble and Royal suites offer expansive layouts with separate living and dining areas, impeccable design, and panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline—the perfect contrast to the natural vistas experienced during your Zion adventure.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But making the most of this requires expansive thinking.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her calls to Main Street Renewal’s Charlotte office were answered by Liv — a virtual agent — who eventually put her on hold for extended period of time.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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On this week’s extended Vintage Pop Stardom episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard senior charts and data analyst Trevor Anderson to remember a legendary year in MC’s story.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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This latest winning streak couldn’t have come at a better time to boost the morale of southeastern Wisconsin residents following recent massive rain storms that triggered widespread flooding and millions in damage over a four county area.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.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 19 Aug. 2025.
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