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 At a recent public hearing, the Army Corps presented its comprehensive flood protection plan, which is still in development and includes voluntary buyouts. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Additionally, since lowering your deductible would raise your premium, the math would skew more toward dropping comprehensive and collision coverage. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Consider this a far-from-comprehensive look at what potential Anthropic investors should keep in mind. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 Final Thoughts The Fitbit Edge nails the dedicated fitness tracker formula, with dependable workout tracking, comprehensive vital monitoring, and standout sleep analysis. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

But their 20-3 loss to the Seahawks (4-3) was so thorough, unsightly and disillusioning as to render the 5-0 run-up to it entirely suspect — especially considering the Chiefs’ thorny schedule ahead.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Under the existing two-step process, competing teams must include thorough engineering and financial details as part of their proposals before NASA selects finalists for further study.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Ethiopia’s coffee authority is compiling data, but the process is not complete.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In practice, that can look like AI pulling together updates from ticketing systems, documentation, source control and incident platforms to give teams a more complete view of progress and risk.

— Joel Burleson-Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

Spring water had to be channeled to collection areas, and then toward Solomon’s Pools, an extensive water-storage complex built south of Bethlehem.

— Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
After being closed for extensive renovations, the property is planning a grand re-opening for Spring 2025.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

There’s a small plunge pool, a compact fitness center, and a rooftop spa where the jacuzzi offers a panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Mountain Townhome, Jackson Hole You (and nine of your friends and family members) will be situated right at the Snow King Mountain, with offers panoramic views from nearly everywhere in this spacious townhouse.

— Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

As of Friday morning, with a full day left to vote early in the state of Georgia, the records were already falling.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
James uses this potential fault as a guiding principle of his writing for the Disklavier, full of crisply interlocking ostinatos.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Viva Voce Size-inclusive fashion marketplace Viva Voce has named Good-Loop founder Amy Williams CEO as the company looks to scale its community of independent brands and shoppers.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Even at a time when golf is exploding in popularity, and greens fees are rising at the same rate, getting in a round at East Potomac is an inclusive experience.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026