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 Investigators conducted an extensive search in the area, locating surveillance video of the vehicle parked on the shoulder and exiting the highway. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 South Sudan’s Foreign Ministry also blamed Sudan’s military, saying the attack hit multiple locations within the market, causing civilian casualties and extensive property damage. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Faro Santander opened last month to display the extensive art collection of Banco Santander, including works by Titian, Velázquez, and Goya. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles Unified has an extensive magnet system, 66 whole-school magnets and 268 magnet centers within a larger campus. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extensive

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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 aims to develop a wider lineup of electric-propulsion ships suited to different operating conditions and customer requirements.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The best seats will be the cheapest There is a wide spread in the available prices for tickets to see U2 on their 2027 tour.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

Back at the hotel, the heated Onsen pool etched into the cliff face proved to be the perfect spot to relax, while the larger infinity pool was the place from which to absorb sweeping views of the valley below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Inside, large glass-curtain walls bring natural light into the sweeping lobby; as patrons move closer to the theaters, the design becomes more intimate, while the colors and textures become increasingly rich.

— Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

In addition to this, more comprehensive work looking into how natto appears to improve bone health has made this avenue of research particularly interesting.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
This made the discovery more comprehensive, but almost made clear that the flaw was more serious than Calif had originally realized, an OpenAI spokesperson told Fortune.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

While countries like Sweden and France are pursuing similar deep geological repositories, Finland has officially crossed the finish line first.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
John Anderson, the beloved hitmaker known for his deep country warble, died on Wednesday at the age of 71.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of deep

Adjective

George had never seen wilderness this expansive, nature as far as the horizon.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
In the cursed days of auto-sync, pre-mixed sets, and the celebrity spinner, few have done as much to defend the noble art of the DJ as Felix Manuel, aka Djrum, a selector who combines galactically expansive taste with equally vast technical skill.

— Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of expansive

Adjective

The decision to set that tone staggering through all 10 minutes of the extended cut might scan as raw inspiration, placing Spacemen 3 on a narrow band from La Monte Young and Terry Riley to some brilliant dro)))ne future.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Keldermans thanked everyone who participated and extended birthday wishes to one community member’s grandson.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of extended

Adjective

Demonstrators expressed widespread frustration and anger at the government as gasoline, energy and food prices have spiked in recent months.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Beyond that, there's no firm timeline for when the system might be ready for widespread deployment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of widespread

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