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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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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
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
As per the agreement, Bull is providing Airbus the supercomputer on an ‘HPC-as-a-Service’ model where the aircraft manufacturer will shell out only €100 million (US$116 million) over a five-year period for the entire deal.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
An entire category of apparel has grown from those humble beginnings.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Manufacturing leaders need to show teams that data is how the entire business—not just production—thrives.
—Eddy Azad, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Adjective
In March, the group released a documentary on Netflix, which chronicled their balancing act during the making of Arirang as the band looked to honor its roots in Korea even as their audience has expanded to encompass the entire world.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
As per the agreement, Bull is providing Airbus the supercomputer on an ‘HPC-as-a-Service’ model where the aircraft manufacturer will shell out only €100 million (US$116 million) over a five-year period for the entire deal.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
An entire category of apparel has grown from those humble beginnings.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Manufacturing leaders need to show teams that data is how the entire business—not just production—thrives.
—Eddy Azad, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
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Volvo’s previous all-electric cars were made in China and Belgium, where Volvo’s parent company Geely has factories.—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The all-weather package starts with a 2-in-thick fiberglass-sandwich wall construction with a core of residential-grade insulation.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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That can make your coverage — and your loan as a whole — more expensive in the long run.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Rams, Week 9 The Los Angeles Rams led the league in scoring, total yards, passing yards and yards per play last season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Some environmental advocates who had called for a total ban of wild manta ray captures for aquariums, domestically or abroad, said the decision Wednesday was still a welcome change.—
Max Chesnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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