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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
Isaac Fitzerald’s study of Johnny Appleseed is available, as well as Barry Walter’s comprehensive survey of LGBTQ music over the past 60 years.
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Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
In addition to regularly updating its status page, the company promised to soon share a summary of the forensic analysis of the incident and inform customers of the specific data involved after the completion of a comprehensive study.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Rodriguez said Raman has been in office since 2020, spending half that time in charge of the committee that oversees homelessness, and is only offering a comprehensive encampment strategy weeks before the election.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
In addition to regularly updating its status page, the company promised to soon share a summary of the forensic analysis of the incident and inform customers of the specific data involved after the completion of a comprehensive study.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Rodriguez said Raman has been in office since 2020, spending half that time in charge of the committee that oversees homelessness, and is only offering a comprehensive encampment strategy weeks before the election.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
Adjective
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Before departure, perform a thorough safety check to ensure your boat is in good working condition and free of potential hazards.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Located inside a 1950s building, Klaus' apartment needed a thorough renovation.—
Leonie Rolinck,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2026
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Both reiterated, however, that the investigation was still active and the translations almost complete.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Her 18-year prison sentence was suspended, but her foundation says the conditional release is insufficient and demands her complete and unconditional freedom.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Magyar granted the filmmakers, a husband-and-wife team named Tamás Yvan Topolánszky and Claudia Sümeghy, extensive access to his campaign.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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One apartment, which had extensive damage, had an open door, while its neighbor closed their front door.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Be sure to make time to enjoy the rooftop with its triangular pool and panoramic ocean views, as well as the Maré Spa wellness space with its excellent treatments and steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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With multiple restaurants on stilts above the ocean, panoramic dining is guaranteed, but some of our favorite bites were the tapas-style seafood dishes at Out of the Sea and fresh sushi at Out of the Blue.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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According to our models, when a massive, Population III star reaches the end of its life, its core collapses into a black hole, but the resulting supernova explosion isn’t energetic enough to blow the entire star apart.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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That doctor said Foxx had a brain bleed that had led to a stroke, the comedian said, and his sister continually prayed during his entire operation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The menu is full of sustaining stews, ample vegetables and, from the toné (clay oven), khachapuri, a genre of breads infiltrated by cheese and by turns fluffy, elastic, oozy and tender.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As a result, Pacers team president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard took full responsibility for the move, apologizing on social media.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The whole pitch falls flat if WWE just stacks the card with names already over — there's nothing to learn about Oba Femi's audience pull when his Raw run already has the building behind him.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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That is why Temple Emanu-El has hosted inclusive debates and town halls with candidates for local, state, and federal office in the past, and will continue to do so.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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After all, the brand is synonymous with high-quality pigments and innovative finishes, inclusive color ranges, and the kind of skin-like finish that blurs the line between backstage artistry and everyday luxury.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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