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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
This effort means far more than just financial assistance, but a comprehensive and long-term commitment to support these students throughout their college years and beyond.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
This legislation is the most ambitious and comprehensive legislation in a generation to set America on the path to regain our position as a maritime power.
—John Garamendi, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
This current renovation effort—the Conservancy’s most comprehensive ever—will restore or replace building systems at Fallingwater that have been weakened over time by exposure to nature and will assure that the historic structure is watertight.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Sheridan suggests creating a comprehensive pricing page that teaches potential customers how to buy in your industry.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
This legislation is the most ambitious and comprehensive legislation in a generation to set America on the path to regain our position as a maritime power.
—John Garamendi, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
This current renovation effort—the Conservancy’s most comprehensive ever—will restore or replace building systems at Fallingwater that have been weakened over time by exposure to nature and will assure that the historic structure is watertight.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Sheridan suggests creating a comprehensive pricing page that teaches potential customers how to buy in your industry.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Give your resume and LinkedIn profile a thorough audit (or get a resume writer or career coach to help you), and find ways to creatively include these in-demand skills within them.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The model comes with seven flossing tips, a one-minute timer with a 30-second pacer to ensure thorough water flossing of all areas and a removable water reservoir with 90+ seconds of flossing time.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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By the time markets closed on Monday, the rebound was complete, with traders actually up from January thanks to the biggest day of gains since tariffs tanked confidence.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Walt Disney World is gearing up for a fantastic summer, complete with a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, two new shows debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a slew of new activities for guests at select resorts.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Law enforcement and Suzanne’s brother, Andrew Moorman, led extensive searches but were unable to find her.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Design That Adapts to Real Life Unlike traditional central systems, mini split air conditioning does not require extensive ductwork or invasive installation.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Throw in a pond, mature olive orchard, water access and panoramic Butte Valley views and the moderate asking price seems noteworthy: $988,000.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Its expansive rooftop pool has panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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Dina’s hair looks incredible the entire time, by the way.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Since then, the Club Shay Shay host and his legal team have vehemently denied the allegations and claimed the Jane Doe set up the entire situation with a plan to extort him for $50 million.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Read the full story from the Tribune’s Nara Schoenberg.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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And so that was my struggle throughout the whole scene — just trying not to cry.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Brunson’s singing may not be quite on par with Carpenter, but her enthusiasm and stage presence brought the whole piece together.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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This policy is also inclusive, as each employee decides what life emergencies to use days for.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Many experts say technical standards need to be more inclusive Since 2021, the Association of American Medical Colleges has encouraged medical schools to update their technical standards to be more inclusive of students with disabilities.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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