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 City officials said a comprehensive noise study was done and established that the noise emitted from the data center must be under the threshold of 65 decibels. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 While these effects are often manageable, the findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive patient information beyond current labels. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 As for hospitality, relaxation comes easy within luxurious canvas tents alongside a comprehensive birdwatching program—especially those led by Oberoi’s expert naturalist, Soulin Chatterjee. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 In the end, the administration ran out of time before developing a comprehensive strategy, let alone imposing costs sufficient to prevent further integration or roll it back. — Ariane Tabatabai, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

Far from being vindicated, however, she was crushed as a brazen, thorough cover-up emerged.

— Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
At the sink or on the kitchen counter (and ideally in good light), give petals, stems, and leaves a thorough inspection.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz north of Oman suffered a complete blackout, according to a report from the Marisks maritime risk management group.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Once their spring blooms are complete, Aggrey meticulously collects the seed pods from the clarkias, gilias and phacelias, processes the seeds and packages them for gifting before the subsequent spring.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Over the past few years, Boots has been delving into its extensive data to test and try products and began introducing stand-alone beauty retail concepts, the latest of which opened in Bristol earlier this month.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Some occupy the farmhouses on the lower slope, overlooking the cobbled courtyard and Mediterranean herb gardens, while others are slightly further up and offer panoramic views of the Panzano valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
This means guests have panoramic views of Three Mile Harbor, while inside, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace offer a relaxing atmosphere year-round.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

That is the price of the thing this entire industry is currently structured to avoid.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

In the June 2 primary to fill the full term starting next year, the state senator received about 38% of the vote compared to Hernandez’s 17%.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
For now, though, Denver appears focused on preserving Bo Nix’s favorite target for a full-strength playoff run.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Venezuela now faces a multi-year recovery following the twin quakes which have left whole regions of the country devastated and caused an economic hit equivalent to 6% of the country’s GDP, according to the United Nations Development Programme.

— Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The two complement each other and round out the whole experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026