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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
this matter is important, so please give me your entire attention
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2
as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the entire team needs to be present for the photograph
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
a shocking revelation that would destroy entire the false little world that she had carefully constructed for herself
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Recent Examples of entire
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The White House’s latest budget request would eliminate the agency’s entire research arm, including its network of labs, which could significantly hinder efforts to continue to improve hurricane forecasts.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The Ivory Coast's quest for a World Cup got off to a great start with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, but a recent scandal involving one of its players may put a dark cloud over its entire tournament run.
—Austin Perry, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The effort to join or build an entire community to learn from and within is surely higher—or, at the very least, a different kind of effort—but the outcome is much less transactional.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Snip the entire stalk, not just the flower head, of individual wilting or dying flowers down to the node so the plant will send out new blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The White House’s latest budget request would eliminate the agency’s entire research arm, including its network of labs, which could significantly hinder efforts to continue to improve hurricane forecasts.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The Ivory Coast's quest for a World Cup got off to a great start with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, but a recent scandal involving one of its players may put a dark cloud over its entire tournament run.
—Austin Perry, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The effort to join or build an entire community to learn from and within is surely higher—or, at the very least, a different kind of effort—but the outcome is much less transactional.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
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That’s where these powerful all-weather Canon 18x50 IS binoculars come in.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Nike, meanwhile, has designed special all-gold boots for Cristiano Ronaldo that will be released before Portugal’s first group-stage match.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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That's important, and that's also the whole vibe of the World Cup.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Some simply need your undivided attention.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Janet agreed to pay over $8,600 in restitution and complete 150 hours of community service.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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But the call of the stage was so strong that Abdul-Mateen II made a complete career change in his late 20s.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The passage is incoherent, yet, in conflating progressive reform with arrogant blind faith, it is perfectly suited to Vance’s cynical conservatism.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The robust selection feels bespoke and unexpected, catering perfectly to anyone on the hunt for something truly unique.—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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According to its most recent figures, ingredient sourcing accounts for over 70% of Nestlé’s total greenhouse gas emissions.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Atlanta's starting five was also a total buzzsaw.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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In an unusual twist, many of the songs that would eventually appear throughout the season were written before the writers’ room fully mapped out the story.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Under the partnership, Destinus will provide the missiles’ core technology while Rheinmetall will supply warheads and booster rocket motors, creating what the companies describe as a fully European deep-strike missile portfolio.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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