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
Beyond his extensive acting credits, Nighy has become quietly famous for his no-nonsense opinions on the machinations of life and regular sightings in and around London cafés.
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
The potential implications for Russian citizens are extensive.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton did extensive press for the sequel, often described by journalists as lively, friendly, and more interested in asking them questions than in speaking about herself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The next morning, despite an extensive search of the ship, she could not be found, baffling the family, passengers and crew — and sparking an FBI investigation that is still currently open.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
The potential implications for Russian citizens are extensive.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton did extensive press for the sequel, often described by journalists as lively, friendly, and more interested in asking them questions than in speaking about herself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The next morning, despite an extensive search of the ship, she could not be found, baffling the family, passengers and crew — and sparking an FBI investigation that is still currently open.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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The deal, latest in a string of investment commitments, underscores OpenAI and the broader AI industry's voracious appetite for computing power as companies race toward developing AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence.—
Max A. Cherney,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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With violent crime rising across the county, Dhillon argued that broader CCW access is not just about constitutional law, but about safety.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s threat followed Beijing’s tightening of its control on rare earths, a group of critical minerals essential in the production of a wide range of electronics, automobiles and semiconductors.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both of the scores came on wide open throws to big-bodied pass-catchers, fullback Hunter Luepke and tight end Jake Ferguson.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While there are issues surrounding the advanced tech sweeping entry-level roles, the young digital natives are better prepared than most to adapt skill-wise.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t a diary of an individual life but a window into a sweeping political transformation, through the eyes of one person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Then the Shasta County Coroner’s Office collaborated with Othram, whose scientists extracted DNA from the remains and employed its Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to construct a comprehensive DNA profile, the laboratory said in a news release.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Specializing in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, personal injury, family law, and sports entertainment, the firm employs a comprehensive approach.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are endless movie-sequel ideas in the game’s exceedingly expansive lore.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the room service menu, which blended everything from soups and sandwiches to expansive plates, was a great option for breakfast in bed or a lazy lunch.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As long as his lower-body injury doesn’t keep him out for an extended period of time, York could prove to be a legitimate top-pair defenseman and maybe even an effective power play quarterback, too.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of podcasts… an extended version of this conversation will be featured in the premiere of The Hollywood Reporter’s latest, out later this month.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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The broad international effort has built widespread support for the latest ceasefire and raised hopes that this one will last.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Part of this is widespread success as an employer comes from a comprehensive set of structured employee benefits and support programs.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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