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 The new platform isn’t a comprehensive solution for the AI safety debate, and is more of a way to contain problems that AI agents might cause. — Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 What was supposed to open the way to a comprehensive peace agreement instead hardened into a new and increasingly unstable status quo. — Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 The organization provides one of the most comprehensive assessments of Earth’s atmosphere by combining satellite and ground-based observations with advanced atmospheric modelling to monitor the composition of the atmosphere globally. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Procedures could directly involve bone, facial anatomy, anesthesia, and comprehensive reconstruction. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

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Adjective

Loubier is expected to exit Delvaux at the end of the year after a thorough handover period.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Collaborate with the finance team on a thorough budgeting process and financial risk assessment, mitigation and monitoring.

— Eleonora Liapina, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The incoming wave hits a slanted wall, bounces off at an angle, and rapidly spirals into complete unpredictability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
An almost complete goddess torso, identified as the Roman goddess of victory, includes wings, a palm branch, and a victory laurel.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

Avila said the attack left her with severe injuries to her arm and face, extensive scarring, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
In that hands-on evaluation, the reviewer put the Flow 2 through extensive real-world testing across two months in a demanding household environment, covering over 100 cleaning jobs and more than 18,500 square feet of floor space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

For afternoon tea or sundowners, the best spot on the property is the Jati Bar, a lounge on the terrace of the main building with incredible panoramic views of the forest and river.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The main salon is fully glazed to ensure uninterrupted ocean views, while the panoramic dining area is fitted with a fold-down balcony that opens to the water.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Laguna offers breakfast for the entire resort with the choice of a buffet or dishes à la carte.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Walker has not only provided some explosiveness and physicality in the Chiefs’ running game but has been so good that last week the Colts built their entire defensive game plan around him.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Crab shells, whole and in pieces, turned up all over the school, to be swept away with the dust and fallen leaves and other litter, placed in a trash bag, and carried off behind the buildings to the incinerator.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The whole college football world was watching, waiting to see if USC’s coach could deliver in the most critical of moments.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

What followed were Zoom-inclusive mediation meetings, the revelation of tens of thousands of dollars of debt, and something about clown school.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
The Case for All-inclusive Resorts For travelers who long to make fewer decisions, all-inclusives are a stress-free way to travel.

— Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

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