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
Meanwhile, 12 is often seen as a number of completeness — 12 months in a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 days of Christmas — making 13 feel like an unsettling disruption.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite some key injuries, the Stars’ depth and completeness are worth keeping an eye on as the schedule ramps up.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
In areas where factual completeness matters such as legal research, tax analysis, or medical documentation, domain-specific AI tools will give companies a distinct advantage.
—Danny Werfel, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The National Park Service routinely updates exhibits across the park system to ensure historical accuracy and completeness.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Above information is for illustrative purposes only and has been obtained from reliable sources but no guarantee is made with regard to accuracy or completeness.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This omission drew criticism from Republicans and the news media, raising questions about the completeness of his assessment of the state’s situation.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The apparent completeness of the hull suggests the submarine could be further along than previously believed, said Moon Keun-sik, a professor at Hanyang University and former South Korean submarine officer, according to reporting from the Associated Press.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite some key injuries, the Stars’ depth and completeness are worth keeping an eye on as the schedule ramps up.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
In areas where factual completeness matters such as legal research, tax analysis, or medical documentation, domain-specific AI tools will give companies a distinct advantage.
—Danny Werfel, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The National Park Service routinely updates exhibits across the park system to ensure historical accuracy and completeness.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Above information is for illustrative purposes only and has been obtained from reliable sources but no guarantee is made with regard to accuracy or completeness.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This omission drew criticism from Republicans and the news media, raising questions about the completeness of his assessment of the state’s situation.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The apparent completeness of the hull suggests the submarine could be further along than previously believed, said Moon Keun-sik, a professor at Hanyang University and former South Korean submarine officer, according to reporting from the Associated Press.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
Noun
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Israel over the past week has called on residents in dozens of villages across southern Lebanon and the entirety of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate as fighting intensifies.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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If the refunds came, those investors would see the entirety of the returns.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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When one heart is cleansed, the vibration of wholeness ripples outward.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The monks practiced Vipassana meditation throughout, intentionally walking 108 sacred days — a number representing spiritual completion and wholeness in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Allergic reactions to pollen can cause chronic cough, nasal polyps, allergic conjunctivitis and ear infections, a feeling of fullness and pain, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.—
Hali Smith
March 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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That familiar feeling of fullness crept in.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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