as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification
the completeness of my respect for the theory of relativity is in no way diminished by the incompleteness of my understanding of the details
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Recent Examples of completeness
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Cording points out that while other grains (and even whole grain pasta) can contribute meaningful protein, most don't match quinoa's combination of protein quality and completeness.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Their clarity and completeness will directly affect the quality of diagnostics.
—Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
All 20 of those vendors showed some issue with accuracy or completeness in at least one of these simple tests, including nine that hallucinated patient information, 12 that recorded information incorrectly, and 17 that missed key details about discussed mental health issues.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
Accessories provide completeness Throughout the visit, Charles wore the correct number of accessories for the occasion.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Animation requires a director to hold a scene in their head, in various stages of completeness, for much longer than in live-action.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Then in February 2014, the FCC released a set of new rules for television closed captioning that address quality standards for accuracy, synchronicity, program completeness, and the placement of closed captions on the screen.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Cording points out that while other grains (and even whole grain pasta) can contribute meaningful protein, most don't match quinoa's combination of protein quality and completeness.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Their clarity and completeness will directly affect the quality of diagnostics.
—Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
All 20 of those vendors showed some issue with accuracy or completeness in at least one of these simple tests, including nine that hallucinated patient information, 12 that recorded information incorrectly, and 17 that missed key details about discussed mental health issues.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
Accessories provide completeness Throughout the visit, Charles wore the correct number of accessories for the occasion.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Animation requires a director to hold a scene in their head, in various stages of completeness, for much longer than in live-action.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Then in February 2014, the FCC released a set of new rules for television closed captioning that address quality standards for accuracy, synchronicity, program completeness, and the placement of closed captions on the screen.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
Noun
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But the 34-year-old right-hander couldn’t hold Kansas City’s slim advantage for the entirety of his outing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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The second floor covers the entirety of Obama’s two terms in office, with walls dedicated to the auto bailout and financial crisis, the battle for the Affordable Care Act, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Noun
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My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness.—
Eli Raphael,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fiber slows digestion, protein supports fullness, and potassium helps with hydration and muscle function.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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In Jesus Christ, this humanity in its grandeur becomes the Way, the Truth and the Life, opening the path for each of us to grow toward fullness.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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