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adverb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word entire distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of entire are all, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

How is all related to other words for entire?

All may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When could total be used to replace entire?

The synonyms total and entire are sometimes interchangeable, but total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to entire?

The meanings of whole and entire largely overlap; however, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entire
Adjective
Catalog enrichment means the entire product catalog is structured to AI agents can read it while also aligning with emerging e-commerce protocols such as ACP and UCP. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Nvidia engineers reworked cooling pathways across the entire server and created a system that uses a single liquid loop to cool multiple high-power components. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 In the wake of Saget's death, his Full House costars posted touching tributes and shared their grief in a joint statement from the entire cast and series creator Jeff Franklin. Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Over the course of its six-year mission, the observatory will image the entire sky around the Milky Way, monitoring galaxies and galaxy clusters dating back 10 billion years. CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
  • Caleb Wilson, the former AJC all-class player of the year from Holy Innocents’, is a projected to go among the top five at Tuesday’s draft in Brooklyn.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • This exclusive all-suite hotel sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, mere minutes from downtown; its name in Maori (Roki) means tranquility, a nod to the overall vibe.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • Yet despite the drag on its economy, few UK business leaders or politicians advocate for reversing Brexit and rejoining the European Union, at least in part because the whole issue remains so politically divisive.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Adverb
  • While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • These claims are completely unfounded.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
  • Some simply need your undivided attention.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a fitness center for action, a spa for pampering, and for families or groups wanting complete privacy, the exclusive-use Monwana Residence has its own chef, butler, private safari vehicle and guide team.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • The county, which released the case files, said the documents do not present the complete picture of what happened.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • During Thursday's World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium between Ecuador and Germany, the total tournament record was surpassed at 3,587,539 fans, FIFA said.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • According to the International Energy Agency, total ownership of air conditioning units in Europe stands at around 20%.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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