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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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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
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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
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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
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Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 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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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
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Some simply need your undivided attention.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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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 24 Jun. 2026.
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