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 Its comprehensive set of tools is packaged in a single platform, as opposed to other companies that require merchants to patch together different plugins for landing pages, inventory and checkout. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 This was the largest number of Americans to eschew literature in three decades of the comprehensive study. — Jen Benka, Time, 14 July 2026 In 1920, Milwaukee became the twelfth city in the country to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 July 2026 The work remains one of the most comprehensive assessments of global tree numbers ever conducted. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

Hundreds of scientific societies and other organizations had requested an extension on the comment period, given the scope of the regulation to be able to respond in the most thorough way possible.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026
Whether your model is the FreeSip, Flip, or Twist, a thorough clean requires separating each component.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The acquisition also brings the entire publishing catalog of genre-defining bluesman John Lee Hooker fully under BMG for the first time, following a deal in 2022 when BMG co-acquired the rights, with Fuji Music Group, from Hooker’s estate.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 July 2026
Then the dominoes start falling across the entire organization.

— Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Treating sunscreen like a one-and-done application Applying sunscreen once isn’t enough for a full day spent outdoors.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Not just a tool but the whole toolshed, as Kat put it last week.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

In an inclusive workplace culture, leaders must be composed, empathetic, and open-minded.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
By banning transgender women athletes from sports competitions held by entities that receive federal funding, the NCAA changed its inclusive transgender policy after the order.

— Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026