variants
or broad-gauged
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a broad-gauge book about roses that covers just about everything you could want to know about roses
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Adjective
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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026 -
But for users who want a more comprehensive view of their finances — including investments and long-term goals — Monarch Money offers a compelling feature set that helps justify its cost.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Then, there are behemoth estates like this 25-million-euro organic farm with panoramic views of Radicondoli.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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There’s the stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings, plus a hot tub with panoramic lake views.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The low-wing, single-engine turboprop plane was not able to make it to full power, according to officials with the Bates County Emergency Management Agency.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The theme song drops a full 13 minutes into the episode (love when that happens), and then the band continues to bombard Lestat with questions about vampire logic.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Shortly after the boat’s excavation in the early 1920s, extensive studies were carried out to determine where the invaders came from.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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The extreme heat, extensive periods of drought, and seemingly endless dry, dusty expanses peppered with spiky plants form a landscape that is seductive and romantic.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Broad-gauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-gauge. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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