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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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For more tips on timing, protecting plants, and extending your harvest into the colder months, check out the Kansas Garden Guide — a free, comprehensive resource from K-State Research and Extension to help gardeners thrive in every Kansas season.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Function offers a $499 annual membership, which includes access to over 100 health tests and a comprehensive clinician summary.
—Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This new deal is a comprehensive package.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Function offers a $499 annual membership, which includes access to over 100 health tests and a comprehensive clinician summary.
—Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This new deal is a comprehensive package.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fowler and Zietlow also renew the Chuba Hubbard-Rico Dowdle debate and give a thorough preview of Carolina’s Week 8 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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From General Hospital's big wins, to Drew Barrymore's first Emmy, keep scrolling to see which fan-favorites come out on top by viewing the complete list of winners from the 2025 Daytime Emmys.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Then in Game Two came Yoshinobu Yamamoto (three hundred and twenty-five million for twelve years), who gave up a home run to the first batter before pitching a complete game in which no one else got to second base.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Schools, hospitals, as well as water and electricity infrastructure have all been devastated during the two-year war from Israel’s extensive military campaign on the Gaza Strip, Amr said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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While his two-way role requires extensive off-field work to stay ready for both jobs, Ohtani had pitched in only two games over the past 30 days before Game 4, thanks to the permutations of the Dodgers’ schedule.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 model features a fantastic looking pillar-to-pillar panoramic display, digital scent options, personalized digital rejuvenation modes, and enhanced connectivity; all designed for driver and passenger comfort and convenience.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s Paper Moon itself, the award-winning Italian restaurant with panoramic ocean views that somehow makes perfect sense on the Portuguese coast.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to the ninth edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each Thursday, Anantaajith Raghuraman analyses the entire division through a specific lens.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gottlieb is also known as the unwitting godfather of the entire LSD counterculture.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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The city is unsurprisingly full of haunted spaces, but Muriel’s restaurant by Jackson Square is for those who want just a side of spooky.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The full SiriusXM Town Hall will air on Radio Andy on Monday.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cangialosi compared his ability to see the whole field with that of former NFL coach John Madden, another broadcaster with a deep fear of flying.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps more importantly, Cork Tree helped the band become the therapists pumping through the speakers of a whole generation of skinny jean-wearing teens, igniting the pop-punk and emo music scene into a blazing force for the masses.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Haynes reminds her church flock to respond with love to the ravaging of their inclusive gesture.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mayor Mattie Parker signaled a willingness for the change saying the city needed a more inclusive Fort Worth-specific name.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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