COVER-ALL Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

cover-all

adjective

ˈkə-vər-ˌȯl

Definition of cover-all

as in comprehensive

covering everything or all important points a detailed plan for cover-all health insurance

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Recent Examples of cover-all Also available are Laser Loon cover-all stickers that existing cardholders can request instead of the new cards and without needing to create new library accounts. — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024

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The Athletic’s out today with what may be the most comprehensive look to date on college football roster spending.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Longer life, lower overhead The system’s architecture reduces its footprint by 30%, according to the company, while its 24-hour comprehensive efficiency exceeds 88%.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Meanwhile, Democratic senators are demanding that Hegseth provide a full accounting of the costs of the Iran war.

— Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered the immediate suspension of Niger ‌State’s ⁠NSCDC commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, pending the outcome of a full investigation.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

The two penthouse suites—the hotel’s signature offering—feature panoramic waterfall views (the rooms really are round), and huge freestanding bathtubs in the middle of the rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Eating and drinking Dolomia, the resort’s all-day restaurant, enjoys panoramic mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows and centres around a striking glass wine cellar showcasing bottles from across Trentino-Alto Adige and beyond.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

So the first question was whether a single party should ever hold a complete key, and therefore complete control over a client’s assets.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Election officials have said there was simply no way to carry out a complete overhaul in the weeks before the midterms.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

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