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
The National Park Service routinely updates exhibits across the park system to ensure historical accuracy and completeness.
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Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Feb. 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, 9 Feb. 2026
Information contained herein is based on data from multiple sources considered to be reliable and Morgan Stanley makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 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
The completeness of the new skeleton provided Zanno with the ideal specimen to test these long-standing conclusions.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Feb. 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, 9 Feb. 2026
Information contained herein is based on data from multiple sources considered to be reliable and Morgan Stanley makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 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
The completeness of the new skeleton provided Zanno with the ideal specimen to test these long-standing conclusions.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
Noun
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Silverblatt stayed at the company for the entirety of his career.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Everybody who’s seen what’s gone on is in a very dark place, and that is the entirety of the country.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 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
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In one small 2025 trial, people who used the (Plated) Skin Science Hair Serum for six months saw a significant improvement in hair density and fullness.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Shorter haircuts, like this chin-length bob on Kerry Washington, can give hair the appearance of fullness.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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