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 Before finalizing conditions that could affect this neighborhood for years, the town should commission comprehensive studies of traffic, parking demand, noise, acoustics, light pollution, emergency access and public safety. — Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The open-platform design kit provides engineers with a comprehensive library of active and passive components for building custom Photonic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (PASICs). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Nearly half of that distance (roughly 250 miles/(402 km) was accumulated only recently during a comprehensive recommissioning process to ensure the car is fully operational on modern roads. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026 For two decades, NOAA’s Arctic Report Card has tracked shifts across the land, atmosphere, ocean and ice, providing a comprehensive view of the health and changing conditions of this vital region. — Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

The most thorough study of day trading, following every trader in Taiwan for fifteen years, found that the large majority lose money and fewer than one in a hundred make a reliable profit after costs.

— Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Following last year’s automatic reactor shutdowns, EDF conducted a thorough safety review alongside the World Association of Nuclear Operators.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Bannister's extensive career began with Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm in 1975, leading to their legendary Phantasm collaboration.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Dozens of people have died in Riselralda, a department in the heart of the Coffee Axis, and cities throughout the region have reported extensive damage.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Some occupy the farmhouses on the lower slope, overlooking the cobbled courtyard and Mediterranean herb gardens, while others are slightly further up and offer panoramic views of the Panzano valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
This means guests have panoramic views of Three Mile Harbor, while inside, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace offer a relaxing atmosphere year-round.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

That is the price of the thing this entire industry is currently structured to avoid.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

In the June 2 primary to fill the full term starting next year, the state senator received about 38% of the vote compared to Hernandez’s 17%.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
For now, though, Denver appears focused on preserving Bo Nix’s favorite target for a full-strength playoff run.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026