EXTENSIVE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

extensive

adjective

ik-ˈsten(t)-siv

Definition of extensive

as in broad

having considerable extent a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral

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Recent Examples of extensive Jackson brings extensive experience leading the finance function at several public companies. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 Every insurance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 And that future begins from extensive research on Earth first. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 At the heart of Calico’s technology is an agentic AI system powered by extensive domain data. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extensive

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Adjective

In a broad open field, horses munch standing hay as Katie Baltzor watches her black angus cattle on this fall day.

— Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
That broader mission could give the Army another option for responding to different aerial targets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

The company plans to open-source the full model by the end of 2026, allowing wider access to its technology.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
In my experience, negative comments outnumber positive ones by an even wider margin than the nearly two-to-one ratio University of Minnesota researchers found.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

An expansive sun deck, with a pool and lounge chairs, is the perfect vantage point for sweeping views of the Nile River and its surroundings.

— Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
The two sides already have a sweeping free trade agreement, known as CETA, that eliminated most tariffs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

However, the database is far from comprehensive and represents about a fifth of Homeland Security's workforce, which staffs a little more than 220,000 people.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
The others asserted vested development rights and reliance on county representations, leaving only the comprehensive plan challenge, which asserted that commissioners wrongly rejected housing that complied with the county’s growth policies.

— Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Thunder general manager Sam Presti didn’t specify how long both will miss, but they are expected to miss months, at a minimum, putting their availability for any playoff run — especially a deep one — in serious doubt.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
The formulation also contains the patented Cell-Ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of deep

Adjective

On weekdays, traditional breakfast fare is served here and cooked to perfection, while weekends feature an expansive buffet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Time for Brancusi is a seamless, accepting, ever more expansive moment in which new and old, past, present, and future, forever coexist.

— Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of expansive

Adjective

Centerville Road was closed between the 4400 and 4700 blocks for an extended period following the crash.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
When soil remains saturated for extended periods, oxygen becomes limited and chemical changes can create distinctive colors and patterns.

— Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of extended

Adjective

Prosecutors charge that widespread noncitizen voting disenfranchises Americans by diluting their lawful votes.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Cárdenas played a pivotal role in Mexico's democratization, beginning with his first presidential bid in 1988, which ended in a defeat widely regarded as the result of widespread electoral fraud.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

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