COMPREHENSIVE Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

comprehensive

adjective

ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv

Definition of comprehensive

as in thorough

covering everything or all important points a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution

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as in complete

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt

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as in extensive

trying all possibilities comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack

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Recent Examples of comprehensive Before finalizing conditions that could affect this neighborhood for years, the town should commission comprehensive studies of traffic, parking demand, noise, acoustics, light pollution, emergency access and public safety. — Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The open-platform design kit provides engineers with a comprehensive library of active and passive components for building custom Photonic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (PASICs). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Nearly half of that distance (roughly 250 miles/(402 km) was accumulated only recently during a comprehensive recommissioning process to ensure the car is fully operational on modern roads. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026 For two decades, NOAA’s Arctic Report Card has tracked shifts across the land, atmosphere, ocean and ice, providing a comprehensive view of the health and changing conditions of this vital region. — Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

The most thorough study of day trading, following every trader in Taiwan for fifteen years, found that the large majority lose money and fewer than one in a hundred make a reliable profit after costs.

— Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Following last year’s automatic reactor shutdowns, EDF conducted a thorough safety review alongside the World Association of Nuclear Operators.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Craig said construction of the first stage of the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan was 84% complete.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But a complete turnover on defense, coupled with nonconference games at Georgia Tech and Northwestern, will lead to another losing season, after which both sides move in different directions.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Its analysis points to the extensive redesign work required to accommodate steam catapults, including their machinery, piping, water requirements and integration with the carrier’s existing electrical and internal systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

In each, there’s a bed tucked into the head of the trailer, surrounded by panoramic windows that frame the mountains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The open space contains more than 1,000 acres of rolling prairie and panoramic mountain views, according to city officials.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Regal Cinemas, for example, has 4DX auditoriums with multisensory enhancements that bring the film world into the real world with full-body immersion synced up with the on-screen action.

— Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

The whole ordeal lasted about four and a half hours from the time the guys called for help to when they were rescued.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Restrictive eating and other disordered eating behaviors can start to feel very normal when your whole algorithm is feeding you back-to-back tips on how to shrink yourself.

— Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

Opinion polls show that non-trans lesbians and bisexual women are among the most trans inclusive demographics.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
The all inclusive event includes curated small plates of food, craft cocktails, live music and up close animal experiences.

— Libby Smith, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026