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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
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
One week has changed an entire season, a campaign that will see the Lakers back in a first-round playoff series but with little clarity for the weeks ahead.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s one of my favorite scenes of the entire series so far.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Last month, Hawaii endured two flooding disasters that forced hundreds of rescues and wiped out entire streets of homes across Oahu alone.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
At first, Akin planned to change his entire aesthetic to honor his friend.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
One week has changed an entire season, a campaign that will see the Lakers back in a first-round playoff series but with little clarity for the weeks ahead.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s one of my favorite scenes of the entire series so far.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Last month, Hawaii endured two flooding disasters that forced hundreds of rescues and wiped out entire streets of homes across Oahu alone.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
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He was named the District 3-6A Offensive Player of the Year, earned Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state and all-region honors and was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Game.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Birds of Paradise, an all-girl rock band that covers songs by artists ranging from the Beatles and the Grateful Dead to the Strokes and the Cranberries, met at La Jolla High School.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The board began to shake and flash purple; my whole body jiggled.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets return nine players after eight seniors graduated, including the return of their whole pitching staff and five returning starters on the field.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the two years since, Tisza has completely eclipsed Hungary’s old institutional opposition—a fractured gamut ranging from the far right to the left.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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As well-wishers floated between a recording studio, the walk-in closet, a media room, and guest bedrooms, Tuco, the dog, looked completely unfazed by the dozens of curious guests peeking behind every corner.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Easter holiday wouldn't be complete without an egg hunt, and one church in Northern Colorado has a unique way to celebrate.—
Holly Santman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eleven months later, the transfer of knowledge is complete, and the girls emerge from the basement, equipped with their new powers, just as their family falls apart.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the regional final against Notre Dame, Heckel drove past her defender and hit a falling-down right-hander that bounced perfectly off the glass and in right before the buzzer and gave UConn a 32-25 lead heading into the locker room at halftime.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The operation seemingly goes perfectly, allowing Conley to walk off with another success.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What stood out for me, however, was his total submission to the grating demands of retail politics.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Right now, at this very moment, the total amount of entropy contained within the observable Universe is greater than it’s ever been before.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tyler entered the season with expectations as a defensive-minded facilitator but never fully found her rhythm.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Listen fully, because useful details hide in ordinary words.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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