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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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026
It should be noted that there are new auctions practically every month, so the data can change quite rapidly, but the following list represents a comprehensive picture of the 25 top whiskey sales to date.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Treating sunscreen like a one-and-done application Applying sunscreen once isn’t enough for a full day spent outdoors.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of full

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After the ruling, the administration pivoted to a more complex backup plan — a global 10% tariff that’s set to expire later this month - and launched new Section 301 investigations.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The closure and blockade join other global events pushing fuel prices upward, including a disruption of Russian oil refinement due to an expansion of Ukrainian drone strikes.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of global

Adjective

Hundreds of scientific societies and other organizations had requested an extension on the comment period, given the scope of the regulation to be able to respond in the most thorough way possible.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026
Whether your model is the FreeSip, Flip, or Twist, a thorough clean requires separating each component.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of thorough

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Nicole Tepper had not completed mandatory inclusive hiring training before participating in interviews for potential head coaches for the Panthers, the CBS Sports article reported.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Lorraine, Google’s chief marketing officer, pontificated at conferences and in op-eds about building diverse, inclusive teams.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

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