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 government recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy to make China the world’s AI leader by the end of this decade — a roadmap that includes massive, coordinated funding and resources on a scale that one-party rule makes significantly easier. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Using the mixed light mode provides a more comprehensive at-home skincare treatment that supports overall skin health. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026 After becoming the sole proprietor of the historic studio premises, Taidelli then began a comprehensive refurbishment project in 2024, marking the couple’s first collaboration together. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 If any of the elements of the sideline assessment raise suspicion for a concussion, the player must be escorted to the locker room for a more comprehensive exam. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

Instead, the health officials contacted the bouncy castle owners and advised them to do a thorough decontamination.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
And with at least half a dozen members of Congress having had strokes in the past decade, the public should be demanding more thorough neuropsychiatric evaluation of its politicians after illness.

— Michael P.H. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

So the first question was whether a single party should ever hold a complete key, and therefore complete control over a client’s assets.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Election officials have said there was simply no way to carry out a complete overhaul in the weeks before the midterms.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

The two penthouse suites—the hotel’s signature offering—feature panoramic waterfall views (the rooms really are round), and huge freestanding bathtubs in the middle of the rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Eating and drinking Dolomia, the resort’s all-day restaurant, enjoys panoramic mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows and centres around a striking glass wine cellar showcasing bottles from across Trentino-Alto Adige and beyond.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

The professional dancer held up her entire big toenail, complete with blue nail polish, to the camera.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026
Speaking from experience, higher refresh rates make scrolling smoother, animations more fluid, and the entire phone feel snappier.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Meanwhile, Democratic senators are demanding that Hegseth provide a full accounting of the costs of the Iran war.

— Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered the immediate suspension of Niger ‌State’s ⁠NSCDC commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, pending the outcome of a full investigation.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
After Sheeran’s controversy following the Macklemore removal, the whole family wasn’t onboard anymore.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

Heron House founder Charolette Obringer said the club, designed as an inclusive space, has Chinese mahjong lessons and has reached out to local Asian groups for informal partnerships on events.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
The playground already features some inclusive play equipment catered towards children with extra physical or sensory needs, including ramps and a wheelchair-accessible sandbox.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026