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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
They were met by a violent crackdown by Iran’s theocracy, the scale of which is only starting to become clear as the country has faced more than two weeks of internet blackout — the most comprehensive in its history.
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin has called for state leaders to pause consideration of any data centers until a comprehensive strategy on them is adopted.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The last comprehensive study on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Nevada was carried out twenty-six years ago.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin has called for state leaders to pause consideration of any data centers until a comprehensive strategy on them is adopted.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The last comprehensive study on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Nevada was carried out twenty-six years ago.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Minnesota state investigators would need to be able to conduct a thorough investigation to move forward with potential state charges against the unnamed ICE agent who fatally shot Good, according to Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bath toys deserve a thorough cleaning at least monthly to remove body soil and soap scum that can invite mold and mildew to form.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Read on for the complete list of winners and nominees.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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His plans are complete, and permits are moving forward.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Palisades Charter High School will return to its main seaside campus Tuesday morning, more than one year after the deadly Palisades fire destroyed nearly 40% of the school and forced students and faculty into temporary classrooms during extensive reconstruction and environmental remediation.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Nevada County Arts Council does an extensive survey to track the creative economy locally.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Large windows offer panoramic city views while still maintaining privacy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The loden curtains opened onto the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains that would serve as the backdrop of our stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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There’s an entire mindset switch, a complete flip between working as an individual contributor and becoming a leader or manager.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For the previous ten seconds, a huge green piece of a caterpillar roll had required the curator’s entire attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That night the board heard from 21 speakers in support of offering the class, many of them students advocating for a more diverse and inclusive curriculum for their peers.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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For many years now, the heteronormative and gendered approach to fashion has been changing, with a more inclusive and fluid ideology emerging.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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