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 This week, the Legislature took an important first step by approving a state budget that directs the governor’s administration to return with a comprehensive blueprint for implementing a Fair Share contribution. — Dave Cortese, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Congress also approved repealing comprehensive sanctions under the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act. — Mariam Khan, ABC News, 8 July 2026 The position may also include annual incentives and comprehensive benefits. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Round of 32, Mexico 2-0 Ecuador The thunder and lightning that delayed kick-off by an hour electrified the Estadio Azteca and spurred Mexico on to their most comprehensive performance of the competition. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Platner’s top strategist, Dan Moraff, didn’t want to spring for a thorough background check, which can take weeks and cost around $20,000.

— Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
What followed is a thorough defense of the show, centered on the program’s core free speech rights to determine who to interview and when.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600.

— Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

But the projects often require extensive structural, plumbing, mechanical and redesign work that can make the project more complicated than building new housing from scratch.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Canonization is the process through which a deceased individual may become a saint, or is confirmed through an extensive research process to be in heaven.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

After landing, Marine One flew Trump to a panoramic gorge in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, in the North Dakota badlands, touching down on the Painted Canyon overlook.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
Those images featured sleek, low-slung villas with panoramic windows integrated into the Mediterranean cliffside.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite make-ahead meals for the whole family.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Some artists leave a stark contrast between matte and glossy designs, while others go in with one final, shiny top coat over the whole nail.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

In an inclusive workplace culture, leaders must be composed, empathetic, and open-minded.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
By banning transgender women athletes from sports competitions held by entities that receive federal funding, the NCAA changed its inclusive transgender policy after the order.

— Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026