BROAD-GAUGED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

broad-gauge

adjective

ˈbrȯd-ˈgāj

variants or broad-gauged

Definition of broad-gauge

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

As reported, Moncler reprised its Re/Icons project that celebrates archival pieces, first introduced in 2023, adding a comprehensive ready-to-wear collection — a first for the initiative.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
But the regulator said none has fully acknowledged past debanking decisions or created a comprehensive program to remediate affected customers.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

The idea is this would make for a great spot to relax and take in the great outdoors through the Multiplay's expansive windows and a panoramic roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
The Orlando International Airport displayed his large scale panoramic photos of Florida in the main terminal, and those images were one of the first things arriving travelers would see after stepping off the shuttles.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

This is a play full of people trying very hard to be there for each other and discovering what makes that difficult.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Will movie nights and electric go-kart tracks suffice to keep CWG’s buildings full if, as some predict, AI renders large numbers of office jobs redundant?

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

California sought to adopt a price cap law this year as well, though the bill, which faced extensive lobbying from ticket resale platform StubHub, had failed.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Explain when your engagement is too extensive, when another type of provider may be a better fit and what responsibilities remain with the client.

— Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

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