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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
her compendious knowledge of the monarch butterfly
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a compendious summary of the referendum before the voters
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Recent Examples of compendious
The curious thing about this compendious, scrupulously researched biography, so rich in basketball and cultural lore, is that the best parts are not about basketball at all.
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Thomas Beller, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2023
Although employment has begun to recover, the need to create jobs has prompted several Indian states to suspend many of the country’s compendious labour regulations.
—The Economist, 27 June 2020
Another documents the founding in 1974 — by Joan Nestle, Deborah Edel, Sahli Cavallaro, Pamela Olin and Julia Stanley — of a compendious and still-growing register of lesbian culture called the Herstory Archives.
—Julianne McShane, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2019
Nonetheless, astronomers and astrophysicists came together to write a single compendious paper about the event.
—Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, 16 Oct. 2017
Each event centered on performances of a supreme, compendious Bach masterpiece.
—James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2017
Thomas Beller, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2023
Although employment has begun to recover, the need to create jobs has prompted several Indian states to suspend many of the country’s compendious labour regulations.
—The Economist, 27 June 2020
Another documents the founding in 1974 — by Joan Nestle, Deborah Edel, Sahli Cavallaro, Pamela Olin and Julia Stanley — of a compendious and still-growing register of lesbian culture called the Herstory Archives.
—Julianne McShane, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2019
Nonetheless, astronomers and astrophysicists came together to write a single compendious paper about the event.
—Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, 16 Oct. 2017
Each event centered on performances of a supreme, compendious Bach masterpiece.
—James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compendious
Adjective
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Still, some Republicans are pointing to the recent criminal cases as evidence of a systemic flaw that requires a comprehensive solution, like requiring all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship document to register to vote.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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In a concise 30-to-45-minute session, volunteers learn to recognize warning signs, ask direct questions, validate the veterans' experience, and expedite referral to services—summarized by the acronym SAVE.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Scheduling a concise daily standup meeting can keep alignment tight.—
Max Avery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Judge Ashford did a thorough march through the standard regulatory factors.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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No medical intervention is without risk, and on the broadest level, what these officials are asking for appears to fit the essential tenets of public health: thorough testing of vaccines before they’re debuted, and careful scrutiny of each immunization’s relative pros and cons.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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India is emerging after a brief conflict with Pakistan, with a ceasefire thankfully appearing to hold for now.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Just a brief walk from the preserve’s entrance, this unique grotto reveals a stunning 50-foot waterfall cascading into a jade-green pool.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Sørensen will now sit in on Novo Nordisk board meetings as an observer and will also be nominated for a full board position at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Peterson, 73, posted a screenshot of the article to her Instagram alongside a signature glam shot of her in full character as the Mistress of the Dark.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Unlike traditional employee income, business income does not always come with summary tax forms like the W2 at the end of the year.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Deputy Attorney General Drew Ensign struggled to answer a barrage of Boasberg’s questions during a Thursday hearing in Washington’s federal court, home to a multi-week standoff over President Trump’s executive power to exert summary deportations in the name of national security.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Courtesy of Dyson Dyson has an extensive catalog of vacuums.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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There’s an observation deck with panoramic city views, as well as a nightly signature salute for veterans that bathes the monument in red, white and blue.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This 37-mile barrier island, just off Route 50, invites visitors to explore hiking trails in the nearby Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, paddle calm bays, or climb the historic Assateague Lighthouse for panoramic views.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Compendious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compendious. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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