CYCLOPEDIC Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

cyclopedic

adjective

Definition of cyclopedic

as in comprehensive

covering everything or all important points she has a cyclopedic memory—she just doesn't have a clue as to what's important and what isn't

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Adjective

China’s grain output reached a record 715 million tons in 2025, while national plans call for increasing comprehensive grain production capacity to about 725 million tons by 2030.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
In May, Raman announced a comprehensive Palisades recovery plan that touched on many of the demands fire survivors had been voicing for more than a year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

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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

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

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

Digital wallets accounted for 56% of global e-commerce value and 33% of point-of-sale value in 2025, for more than $13 trillion in spending, according to payment processing company Worldpay.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The size of the project reflects the company’s position in the global semiconductor supply chain.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

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