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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Legacy put up a great effort with 9 shots in total and 2 shots on goal during the entirety of the match.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Think Michell Randolph’s Ainsley from Landman, only the entirety of Landman has been directed by men who objectify Ainsley (who’s supposed to be 17-18 in the series) relentlessly.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 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
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The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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