as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people
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Recent Examples of encyclopedic
Roughly 2,000 works from LACMA’s encyclopedic collection of more than 150,000 objects are installed in the new building, and each is seen in a new context, among a new constellation of related works, in exhibition spaces physically and conceptually unlike those of the past.
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Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s great encyclopedic art museums.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler also made a strong impression early on, showing off his encyclopedic knowledge of country songs.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
These cases tend to hinge on how encyclopedic a doctor’s knowledge of the medical literature is; AI can recognize obscure patterns across millions of cases and publications, and surface possibilities that may lie outside any single physician’s experience.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s great encyclopedic art museums.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler also made a strong impression early on, showing off his encyclopedic knowledge of country songs.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
These cases tend to hinge on how encyclopedic a doctor’s knowledge of the medical literature is; AI can recognize obscure patterns across millions of cases and publications, and surface possibilities that may lie outside any single physician’s experience.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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To operate safely in dynamic industrial settings, the robot is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception suite.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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The ship includes cooler-climate adaptations such as panoramic glass walls in the Athletic Club, cozier seating throughout The Roundabout and an indoor version of the line’s signature Scarlet Night celebration.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The Relais & Châteaux property has elegant rooms with high-end furnishings, private patios, and panoramic views out every window.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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To their credit, though, their preparation for the World Cup has been thorough, with friendlies against Ecuador, Colombia, Norway and Poland, among others.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Instead of relying on wearables alone, Poindexter is making sure to get her yearly physical and signed up for Function, which includes more thorough blood and biomarker testing.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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