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
Prior to Paramount, Clemens built an extensive career in television development and production.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 June 2025
Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lopez are among his extensive list of A-list clientele.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Key Points Canada thistle is an invasive plant with a deep, extensive root system that requires persistence to completely remove from your lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 June 2025
Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lopez are among his extensive list of A-list clientele.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Key Points Canada thistle is an invasive plant with a deep, extensive root system that requires persistence to completely remove from your lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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Cento Raw Bar is chef Avner Levi’s new followup to Cento Pasta Bar, where the Bestia and Sotto alum gave his Mignon pasta pop-up its own location and a broader menu.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Perkins argued that these broad non-disparagement clauses can have the same effect as an NDA.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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And for the many local stations that operate in the wider public broadcasting network, and have ties to NPR and PBS, cuts do carry existential stakes.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Combs credits Tracy Chapman's approval for broadening his perspective and reaching a wider audience.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Known for her intimate, sultry sound, Claudio now pushes past her established aesthetic, creating a sweeping, conceptual world that mirrors her personal and artistic evolution.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Being able to place the device on someone’s head would allow for more comprehensive brain monitoring.—
Paul McClure
May 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2025
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Our comprehensive analysis of Salesforce, across key indicators like Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience, reveals that the company continues to demonstrate very strong operational performance and a robust financial condition.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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But its institutional foundations are older, deeper and more decentralized than those of many newer democracies.—
Daniel Treisman,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Formerly owned by the politician Henry Boyle Bernard and, later, Roy E. Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, an 18th-century castle anchors the expansive grounds in County Cork.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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And Texas is currently moving forward with efforts regarding an expansive social media ban for minors.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Age: 57 | Change: +4% Dion took an extended break from performing her signature power ballads after revealing in 2022 that she’d been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, an incurable autoimmune condition.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Reading for an extended period, however, may negatively impact sleep.6 4.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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These elements converge as widespread panic grips a small American farm town.—
Deroy Murdock,
National Review,
3 June 2025
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Cuba continues to suffer widespread shortages of food and medicine, a collapsing economy and unrelenting state surveillance.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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