cyclopedic

adjective

Definition of cyclopedicnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclopedic
  1. comprehensive
  2. panoramic
  3. full
  4. extensive
  5. complete
  6. global
  7. thorough
  8. inclusive
Adjective
  • Police Chief Alex Gammelgard said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the technology and its future, as well as conversations with community members and changes in how ALPR systems are being used by government agencies.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But Abbott’s data center pause offers false expectations of a comprehensive audit.
    — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • In each, there’s a bed tucked into the head of the trailer, surrounded by panoramic windows that frame the mountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The open space contains more than 1,000 acres of rolling prairie and panoramic mountain views, according to city officials.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramic
Adjective
  • Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Regal Cinemas, for example, has 4DX auditoriums with multisensory enhancements that bring the film world into the real world with full-body immersion synced up with the on-screen action.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of full
Adjective
  • Bannister's extensive career began with Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm in 1975, leading to their legendary Phantasm collaboration.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of people have died in Riselralda, a department in the heart of the Coffee Axis, and cities throughout the region have reported extensive damage.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • Howard County initially approved permits for the project but revoked them in February 2026, when construction was nearly complete.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, no proper French meal would be complete without wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • And while global child mortality data for 2025 won’t be available for several months, health officials are already bracing for a surge in deaths among the world’s youngest and most vulnerable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Invasive species of all kinds are already costing the global economy more than $423 billion annually.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of global
Adjective
  • The most thorough study of day trading, following every trader in Taiwan for fifteen years, found that the large majority lose money and fewer than one in a hundred make a reliable profit after costs.
    — Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Following last year’s automatic reactor shutdowns, EDF conducted a thorough safety review alongside the World Association of Nuclear Operators.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of thorough
Adjective
  • Opinion polls show that non-trans lesbians and bisexual women are among the most trans inclusive demographics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The all inclusive event includes curated small plates of food, craft cocktails, live music and up close animal experiences.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclusive
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“Cyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclopedic. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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