INCLUSIONARY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusionary

adjective

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Recent Examples of inclusionary The admissions process alone is expensive and often more exclusionary than inclusionary. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 The Orgy Dome is a safe, inclusionary, and exploratory environment. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025 Now, as the city reevaluates its efforts, an inclusionary zoning ordinance might return for consideration. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 However, design mandates and inclusionary formulas for affordability miss the point, lower rents. — Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 In addition to approving new services fees on May 19, the City Council unanimously approved a temporary inclusionary housing in-lieu fee. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 Mountain resort areas, by contrast, are leaders in inclusionary zoning, or trying to provide homes that are affordable across a range of incomes, even though that has become an increasingly difficult task, and often involves the luck of the draw, literally via a lottery. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 17 June 2026 The developers plan to create 661 apartments, 165 of them affordable, or 25 percent, as required by mandatory inclusionary zoning. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Mar. 2026 Along with streamlining processes for 100% affordable projects, inclusionary housing compliance now includes offering 15% of units at 60-110% of the area median income. — Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026

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Adjective

Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.

— Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

But it's fragmented across local processes instead of providing an overarching control layer.

— Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
With no obvious overarching logic governing who is chosen next, the process has become a contest to attract — or avoid — his attention.

— Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Definition of overarching

Adjective

But the projects often require extensive structural, plumbing, mechanical and redesign work that can make the project more complicated than building new housing from scratch.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Canonization is the process through which a deceased individual may become a saint, or is confirmed through an extensive research process to be in heaven.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Definition of extensive

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Often, though, mistaken mindsets and pervasive myths get in the way of your ability to deliver a powerful presentation.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of pervasive

Adjective

The 2023 wave of large-language-model adoption produced widespread experimentation but very little production deployment in compliance-critical workflows, because the cost of a wrong answer in regulation remains higher than the cost of a slow one.

— Matthew White, Fortune, 7 July 2026
The nostalgia of the digital camera is a key factor in the widespread attraction to the device.

— Anya Joseph, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of widespread

Adjective

Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

This unexpected ending shifts the narrative from military triumph to spiritually discerning and expressing God’s all-embracing love.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
Then as now, his view of music was an all-embracing one that knew no stylistic boundaries.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024

Definition of all-embracing

Adjective

Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026

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