as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a butterfly expert with an inclusive knowledge of his subject
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Recent Examples of inclusive
To be inclusive, media content and communication messages should include a wider variety of people than has been standard in the past, and more awareness of the framing or portrayal of people, especially minority groups who have been misrepresented or underrepresented.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
It was renamed in 2002 to become more inclusive.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This specific block of Ocean Drive (12th Street to 11th Street) is known as the heart of South Beach’s LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow streetscape found right outside the hotel to help symbolize its place as an inclusive area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
In 2020 Ross and the club won the Paul Tagliabue Award for diversity and inclusive hiring.
—Greg Cote
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
It was renamed in 2002 to become more inclusive.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This specific block of Ocean Drive (12th Street to 11th Street) is known as the heart of South Beach’s LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow streetscape found right outside the hotel to help symbolize its place as an inclusive area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
In 2020 Ross and the club won the Paul Tagliabue Award for diversity and inclusive hiring.
—Greg Cote
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclusive
Adjective
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The menu is full of sustaining stews, ample vegetables and, from the toné (clay oven), khachapuri, a genre of breads infiltrated by cheese and by turns fluffy, elastic, oozy and tender.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As a result, Pacers team president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard took full responsibility for the move, apologizing on social media.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to make time to enjoy the rooftop with its triangular pool and panoramic ocean views, as well as the Maré Spa wellness space with its excellent treatments and steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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With multiple restaurants on stilts above the ocean, panoramic dining is guaranteed, but some of our favorite bites were the tapas-style seafood dishes at Out of the Sea and fresh sushi at Out of the Blue.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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“Inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclusive. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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