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 book is many, many things, all wound together beautifully in an intricate and comprehensive saga of love lost, of death, and of healing. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 Best for detailed financial planning in retirement Origin is an AI-powered budgeting tool and comprehensive financial planning app that shows all your accounts on one dashboard. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 However, Pritzker’s hesitance to deploy a comprehensive solution to data centers could be his Achilles’ heel in the primaries. — Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The products of Hassinger’s alchemical touch are on view in a resplendent exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), her most comprehensive retrospective to date. — Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehensive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive

Adjective

But with an overhauled leadership regime that inherited Penix, the Falcons needed a thorough assessment of each quarterback before the season.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Gutierrez said his office will conduct a thorough and independent investigation.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 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

Steps lead up to the lookout bar, an elevated speakeasy with panoramic views that half of Vienna is queuing up for right now.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Moreover, they are designed to enhance an Antarctic cruise by complementing the elegant surroundings with multiple panoramic observation platforms and fleets of Zodiacs and kayaks.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

The entire Braves offense struggled, but it’s especially felt from first baseman Olson.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Beyond the supermarket, however, grocery prices will also reflect the rising cost of diesel across the entire food supply chain, starting with farmers.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Neither the names of the nominees nor how many seats Oasis sought could be learned, but to gain full control of the company’s board would require it to nominate five directors.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The only men were the mayor, the three members of town council, the priest from the Catholic church, Father Michael, and the reverend from the Baptist church, as well as a man with a balding head and a full moustache, his suit pressed and clean.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 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