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, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
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Which is where the 2022 Heat first-round pick was for the entirety of the loss to the Hornets, even with the Heat losing starting center Bam Adebayo in the opening ticks of the second quarter to the back injury inflicted by what later was ruled a flagrant foul on Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Paramount is seeking to buy the entirety of WBD's business — cable TV networks, film studio, streaming and all.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 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
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The jury is honored to platform a story that showcases the wholeness of a person in an industry and society so quick to tokenize.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
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Whole milk and creamier oat milks often make a drink feel more substantial, which may help curb mid-morning hunger, while lighter options like skim or almond milk keep the cup lower in calories but may not provide the same sense of fullness.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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People taking GLP-1s may experience fewer blood sugar spikes, less hunger, and quicker, longer-lasting fullness after meals.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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