embracive

adjective

im-ˈbrā-siv How to pronounce embracive (audio)
Definition of embracivenext
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points "pickle" is an embracive term for any kind of food preserved in brine or vinegar

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Recent Examples of embracive The idea of beauty can be embracive and still leave difference intact. — New York Times, 6 Jan. 2022 European host countries know that Turkish officials’ embracive approach toward their expatriates resonate well with members of the Turkish diasporic community because of Turks’ feelings of isolation and marginalization in their host countries. — Ayca Arkilic, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracive
  1. comprehensive
  2. inclusive
  3. full
  4. panoramic
  5. extensive
  6. thorough
Adjective
  • As reported, Moncler reprised its Re/Icons project that celebrates archival pieces, first introduced in 2023, adding a comprehensive ready-to-wear collection — a first for the initiative.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But the regulator said none has fully acknowledged past debanking decisions or created a comprehensive program to remediate affected customers.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • The Justice Department has sued California and other states over their trans-inclusive sports policies, and successfully threatened large hospitals into ending gender-affirming care programs.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • My why for Thirteen Lune was to help to make the beauty industry more equitable and inclusive, but from the lens of a founder.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of inclusive
Adjective
  • The bill advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee last month but has not passed the full chamber.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Thankfully, the lunar disk will set a few hours after midnight, leaving a window of beautifully dark sky before dawn in which to enjoy the full majesty of the annual meteor shower.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of full
Adjective
  • The idea is this would make for a great spot to relax and take in the great outdoors through the Multiplay's expansive windows and a panoramic roof.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Orlando International Airport displayed his large scale panoramic photos of Florida in the main terminal, and those images were one of the first things arriving travelers would see after stepping off the shuttles.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of panoramic
Adjective
  • California sought to adopt a price cap law this year as well, though the bill, which faced extensive lobbying from ticket resale platform StubHub, had failed.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Explain when your engagement is too extensive, when another type of provider may be a better fit and what responsibilities remain with the client.
    — Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • As a critical first step, the intelligence committees should initiate a thorough oversight investigation into how the norm has been implemented in practice and the current administration’s adherence to its prohibitions.
    — DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The decision followed a thorough review of the current beverage industry trends, market conditions, and overall company business strategy.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of thorough

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“Embracive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracive. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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