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 Canada has no comprehensive legal framework governing the repatriation of Indigenous cultural objects, and private collections present particular challenges. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 But worsening financial pressure and political gridlock make more comprehensive changes more difficult. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Tracy Brady has been tapped to serve as chief marketing, brand and communications officer, a role that will see her lead comprehensive marketing and communications strategy while reporting to Sundance Institute CEO David Linde. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The £1 billion Masterplan project is among the most comprehensive transformations in the history of the British Museum. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

The cost of a thorough review is small compared with the consequences of an expensive commitment based on incomplete information.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
What sets the podcast apart is that Opipari is not a songwriter, but his love for music and the writing process is apparent in his thorough interview style.

— Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The certification follows extensive safety assessments, design reviews, and ground testing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
China has backed its ambitions with extensive reforms that are explicitly meant to strengthen intellectual property protections.

— Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

With panoramic views of the city and valley as a backdrop, days at Resorts World can take any number of directions.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Some of them have panoramic views of white windmills, which dot the coastline of the Taiwan Strait like slender sentries.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Larsson has missed practice time and the final three preseason games because of his illness, and Smith missed the entire preseason after straining his calf during training camp.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

The bill advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee last month but has not passed the full chamber.

— Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Thankfully, the lunar disk will set a few hours after midnight, leaving a window of beautifully dark sky before dawn in which to enjoy the full majesty of the annual meteor shower.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Japanese denim makers curate for customers eager to stand out from the crowd, and that has taken on a whole new meaning in the era of monotonous algorithmic recommendations and AI slop.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
For many residents, uncertainties over the timeline have only added to their anxiety, while experts say the whole process seems far behind schedule.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

Rubio said the inclusive presentation was in keeping with the effort, begun by Pope Francis, to make the church less clerical and more reflective of the real world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Manas and co-founder Balthazar Delepierre left wholesale in June 2024, turning to direct-to-consumer sales and brand collaborations after retailers struggled to accommodate the label’s inclusive sizing.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026