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 Nacua’s emergence over the last three seasons has been remarkable and has created an encyclopedic log of statistical achievements that fills the Rams’ game notes.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Walking through the museum’s collection with Anderson, both his love of bicycles and his encyclopedic knowledge of cycling history immediately become clear.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Gatiss, 59, created, writes and stars as antiquarian bookshop owner Gabriel Book who with his encyclopedic knowledge of literature, history and the thousands of books lining his shelves helps police solve mysterious crimes in 1946 London.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Her brother, Luca, works his Sicilian charisma on all guests, imparting his encyclopedic knowledge of wine (especially Malvasia) and infectious pride for this pretty corner of the Aeolians.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Walking through the museum’s collection with Anderson, both his love of bicycles and his encyclopedic knowledge of cycling history immediately become clear.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Gatiss, 59, created, writes and stars as antiquarian bookshop owner Gabriel Book who with his encyclopedic knowledge of literature, history and the thousands of books lining his shelves helps police solve mysterious crimes in 1946 London.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Her brother, Luca, works his Sicilian charisma on all guests, imparting his encyclopedic knowledge of wine (especially Malvasia) and infectious pride for this pretty corner of the Aeolians.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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The donation will also support research initiatives advancing precision medicine approaches including studies of treatment response, comprehensive molecular profiling to personalize therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to detect trends that can guide more effective care.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Evanston publishes easily accessible comprehensive financial information on its website, including bills lists, debt information and salaries.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The books contain extensive notes on the drugs’ synthesis and effects.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Madison has extensive strains of DNA from Redford’s adaptation of The Horse Whisperer, with its emphasis on a rural escape as the ultimate salve for psychic wounds, but also Ordinary People, a film about the impact of grief on the family unit.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Its 16-inch, 1,900x1,200-pixel touchscreen provides a panoramic playground with 100% sRGB color accuracy and 120Hz refresh rate, ideal for both creative work and entertainment.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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More amusement park thrills await at The Island, where the Ferris wheel offers panoramic views of the Smokies.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of course, everyone wants to believe their dishes are getting a thorough cleaning, but there are a few dishwashing mistakes many people make when completing this household task.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Swaps imply two full 25-basis-point hikes by the ECB this year compared with one on Friday.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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