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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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as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification
impressed by the entireness of his commitment to the cause of equal rights for all
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Recent Examples of entire
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
The entire travel destination is a living, breathing counterpoint to extractive tourism, where visitors aren’t consumers of a place, but stewards of it, where local economies are strengthened, not drained, where wildlife is protected, not disturbed.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
And several celebrated works were reprinted with entire stanzas missing.
—Susan Gubar
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
This multi-faceted body of work traces the entire human experience delivering both a relatable and universal piece of art that audiences can make their own.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
The entire travel destination is a living, breathing counterpoint to extractive tourism, where visitors aren’t consumers of a place, but stewards of it, where local economies are strengthened, not drained, where wildlife is protected, not disturbed.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
And several celebrated works were reprinted with entire stanzas missing.
—Susan Gubar
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
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Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The hiccup for me this time was the whole medical part.—
Bruna Papandrea,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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That’s a real problem, not just for animation but the whole industry.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The overnight raid was carried out in the Rawalakot district, according to Abdul Jabbar, the police chief in Kashmir, which is split between Pakistan and India and claimed in full by both countries in its entirety.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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The entire first act could be cut in its entirety without losing a single joke, piece of plot information, or, most damningly, a set piece of real value.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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But now more than ever, Cubs fans seem to be video board watching, giving their undivided attention to the left field video board erected 10 years ago during the Project 1060 renovation.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Fort Worth city council on Tuesday evening offered its undivided support to a 350+-unit apartment complex in far southwest Fort Worth.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The globally beloved chicken chain also announced the return of the brand's iconic Fill Ups, complete meals that offer combinations of food, for just $7.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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This wisdom applies perfectly to brands seeking to connect with young consumers.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Only three teams — the Athletics, Orioles and Blue Jays have allowed more than the Dodgers’ 83 total dingers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The ad blitz comes after the speaker unlocked matching funds for her campaign last week, netting more than $2 million in the coveted public cash, putting her total money on hand at around $2.3 million, per her latest filings.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The 30x30 Goal: Ambitious, But Possible Despite these results, just 3% of the global ocean is fully protected today.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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