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
But for audiences without that encyclopedic knowledge, developments around the character, and his affinity with Yelena, will be a rewarding part of the story.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Conan Doyle: creator of Sherlock Holmes and by extension all subsequent super sleuths with an eccentric character, eagle eye for detail, encyclopedic knowledge of unexpectedly useful trivia and the brain of a UNIVAC.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
We are joined by Nicole Gee from Aston Martin Q, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of all the options available.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Sometimes an encyclopedic knowledge of music comes in handy.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Conan Doyle: creator of Sherlock Holmes and by extension all subsequent super sleuths with an eccentric character, eagle eye for detail, encyclopedic knowledge of unexpectedly useful trivia and the brain of a UNIVAC.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
We are joined by Nicole Gee from Aston Martin Q, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of all the options available.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Sometimes an encyclopedic knowledge of music comes in handy.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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Cartman 39-piece Tool Set For road trips, a more comprehensive toolkit is worth packing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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The principles are actionable best-practice, distilled from multiple comprehensive studies.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The home and adjacent vacant lot total 250 feet of panoramic Gulf views.—
Jason Dill
September 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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To bring this vision to life, Everton turned to Populous, the sports and entertainment design firm whose extensive back catalogue includes the likes of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wembley and The Sphere in Las Vegas.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors in this case showed extensive communications between mother and son, illustrating their close relationship and how Donna kept track of things for Charles, who in turn solved all kinds of problems for her.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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This filtration system ensures that your floors are getting their most thorough clean, while also ridding your space of irritants like dust that can cause allergy flare-ups.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most importantly, investors should conduct thorough research and seek diverse perspectives before making decisions.—
Vilius Kavaliauskas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Atrium Health Primary Care Gold Hill offers quick access to a care team and other benefits for a lower fee than the full concierge model, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans of the nine-season NBC comedy classic may even remember that was the actual full name of the show’s in-universe documentary that aired in Season 9.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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