as in extensive
as in encompassing
The law was designed to have an all-encompassing effect.
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Recent Examples of all-encompassing
Disney has flirted with an all-encompassing super app concept in the past.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Propaganda was the art that conveyed—through emotions and even spirituality, not intellect—the all-encompassing ideology that ruled one’s life.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
This all-encompassing approach is what sets Sip & Guzzle apart.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
But last year, a bankruptcy judge allowed six of those lawsuits to proceed to trial, so that each side could gauge how juries would react to their claims and potentially hasten an all-encompassing settlement.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Propaganda was the art that conveyed—through emotions and even spirituality, not intellect—the all-encompassing ideology that ruled one’s life.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
This all-encompassing approach is what sets Sip & Guzzle apart.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
But last year, a bankruptcy judge allowed six of those lawsuits to proceed to trial, so that each side could gauge how juries would react to their claims and potentially hasten an all-encompassing settlement.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-encompassing
Adjective
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Think loyalty program benefits, elevated dining, extensive amenities, and conveniences such as room service, late-night dining options, and an on-site spa.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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It’s known for an extensive martini selection and dishes like crispy baked potato with crème fraîche and caviar; and branzino with fava beans, artichoke and snow pea salad.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Secrets exist in almost every relationship, and the fear of what may be hidden beneath the surface is universal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Platner has not shied away from making that point, but he's also approached the issue through an affordability lens, calling for universal healthcare and childcare.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Several of his films — The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum, the omnibus film Germany in Autumn (1978), The Legend of Rita (2000) — confront the lingering presence of Nazi and authoritarian ideology in German institutions and the radicalization that emerged in response.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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That omnibus legislation includes a number of items to ensure the viability of farming and the security of the nation’s food supply.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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But there was pervasive uncertainty about whose land would be affected, and how.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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This pervasive tendency to lean into the performance advantages of modern powertrains and driver aids is sending the wrong message, IIHS argues, which may actually contribute to aggressive driving and, ultimately, to more-frequent crashes and speeding infractions.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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“All-encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-encompassing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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