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, 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
This list reflects our favorites, not an attempt at completeness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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
This list reflects our favorites, not an attempt at completeness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
Noun
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In fact, there's not a single example of it in the entirety of American history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The awards are voted on by the entirety of both guilds.—
William Earl,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Eating eggs daily can support your health by providing essential nutrients, boosting immunity, and promoting fullness.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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In fact, according to the FDA, both soluble and insoluble fiber can help sustain post-meal fullness for longer.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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