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
Accessories provide completeness Throughout the visit, Charles wore the correct number of accessories for the occasion.
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James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 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, 4 May 2026
Animation requires a director to hold a scene in their head, in various stages of completeness, for much longer than in live-action.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Then in February 2014, the FCC released a set of new rules for television closed captioning that address quality standards for accuracy, synchronicity, program completeness, and the placement of closed captions on the screen.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 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
James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 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, 4 May 2026
Animation requires a director to hold a scene in their head, in various stages of completeness, for much longer than in live-action.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Then in February 2014, the FCC released a set of new rules for television closed captioning that address quality standards for accuracy, synchronicity, program completeness, and the placement of closed captions on the screen.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
Noun
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But no one expected the back end to be the entirety of the Giants’ portion of the deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Beginning with The Great American Bash later this summer, the CW will broadcast 20 premium events in their entirety live on both coasts over the next several years, including Stand and Deliver, Deadline and Vengeance Day.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Consuming protein and fiber together slows digestion and increases satiety (feeling of fullness).—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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They are prescribed to help manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and to induce weight-loss by slowing stomach emptying, reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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