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
This would include extensive short-term market rate volatility, and extended chaos around the ports in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Every savings article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of banking products.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl is a SEAR 1 event, meaning there is extensive federal security coordination.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Anceschi brings extensive international experience across the luxury fashion and accessories sector, having held senior leadership roles at Brioni, Pomellato, Stella McCartney and Elisabetta Franchi.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Every savings article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of banking products.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl is a SEAR 1 event, meaning there is extensive federal security coordination.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Anceschi brings extensive international experience across the luxury fashion and accessories sector, having held senior leadership roles at Brioni, Pomellato, Stella McCartney and Elisabetta Franchi.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than functioning as a static model, the LPM serves as the core of Carbon AI, a broader decision-making framework that supports both the LaserWeeder platform and the company’s Autonomous Tractor Kit (ATK).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If successful, the technology is slated for wider adoption across multiple EV lines, signaling a potential shift away from lithium-dependent batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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It is expected to connect Azerbaijan and its autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, which are separated by a 20-mile-wide patch of Armenian territory.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the days after the Bondi Beach massacre – allegedly committed by a father and son who had embraced Islamic State ideology – the government announced sweeping new gun laws, tougher rules on hate speech, and stronger powers for the home affairs minister to cancel visas on character grounds.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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But research from both academics and conservative groups suggests removing undocumented immigrants from the census would shift only a handful of seats — not the sweeping advantage critics claim.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Legislation introduced by state Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, (D-Whittier) on Monday would require the FAIR Plan to offer more comprehensive policies, hire more staff and address complaints by policyholders in a faster manner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s truly never been a better time to take care of your skin in such a comprehensive way.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Journaling is also a great way to explore your deeper thoughts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some 600 of them will be sourced from the designer’s personal archive, charting his expansive career spanning the past three decades.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The primary suite, meanwhile, is an expansive oasis with large windows that overlook the land.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2011 and orbiting Jupiter since 2016, Juno was given an extended mission in 2021 that placed it on a new trajectory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some patients may require more extended observation or treatment, including supplemental oxygen and longer-term monitoring, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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There will most likely be icy spots on the roads Wednesday morning, along with widespread areas of patchy freezing fog, which may cause some light ice accumulation.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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