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
Her work is centered around creating greater access to mental health care for Black people and other underserved communities, a more inclusive health care system and healing racial trauma.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Preppy style is now personal, diverse, and broadly inclusive.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Still, the result is an inclusive fair with many works worthy of a serious look and a layout that rewarded wandering.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Fortunately, psychedelics as a field is still in its infancy, and there’s time to calibrate the science and racial sensitivity in a way that makes the drug safe, effective, and inclusive.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Preppy style is now personal, diverse, and broadly inclusive.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Still, the result is an inclusive fair with many works worthy of a serious look and a layout that rewarded wandering.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Fortunately, psychedelics as a field is still in its infancy, and there’s time to calibrate the science and racial sensitivity in a way that makes the drug safe, effective, and inclusive.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 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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Church did not, however, neglect the National Academy, and in 1849—in the midst of bloody riots pitting nativists against immigrants and New York’s working class against the wealthy—he was promoted to full academician status.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Inter Miami was in full control at the start of the match, scoring the first three goals to pull ahead 3-0 in the first half.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 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 9 May. 2026.
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