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 Industry leaders speaking in Wyoming argued that crypto can continue to develop even without the comprehensive market structures found in Clarity. — Tanaya MacHeel,talia Kaplan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Leaking secrets is bad for an organization, but comprehensive paranoia is worse, and that is what BlackNet would have produced. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 In other words, there’s no comprehensive process that verifies safety certification before sale. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 For Kroenke, the first order of business might well be a comprehensive search for what would be the Angels’ answer to Les Snead and Sean McVay, the GM and head coach duo that led Kroenke’s Rams to a Super Bowl championship. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

Medical experts say a thorough screening is critical to preventing deaths.

— Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Most importantly, don’t be afraid to advocate for a thorough skin exam.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The hierarchy have applied a couple of touch-ups here and there, adding Germany full-back Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, who had an impressive World Cup up front for Morocco, but this is a near-complete team.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Lions controlled the game from start to finish, putting in one of their most complete performances of the season while keeping a dangerous San Diego side from threatening.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

The bed is surrounded by an available panoramic array of long windows and offers 35 inches (89 cm) of space between the mattress and headliner, enough for many adults to sit up comfortably.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Vast walls of glass and over 2,000 square feet of wraparound terraces capture panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the downtown skyline.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Tucker Kraft Day is a real thing, too, and the whole town gathered on Main Street in their Kraft gear while a drone flew overhead.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
And there’s a whole generation of girlies like me who’ve followed these ladies through our adolescence into adulthood.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026