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adjective

Definition of omnibusnext
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points the president's state of the union speech is usually an omnibus look at the issues that the country is confronting

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omnibus

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noun

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as in bus

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as in anthology

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Recent Examples of omnibus
Adjective
Several of his films — The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum, the omnibus film Germany in Autumn (1978), The Legend of Rita (2000) — confront the lingering presence of Nazi and authoritarian ideology in German institutions and the radicalization that emerged in response. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 That omnibus legislation includes a number of items to ensure the viability of farming and the security of the nation’s food supply. — The Virginian Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Noun
Since the House passed a standalone bill and the Senate hitched the measure onto a larger omnibus bill, the Senate either needs to pass the House’s standalone bill or the House needs to pass the Senate’s public safety omnibus. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026 One novel, one omnibus of nonfiction. — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omnibus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
  1. comprehensive
  2. bus
  3. anthology
  4. panoramic
  5. minibus
  6. novel
  7. full
  8. car
Adjective
  • Lake Station will modernize its comprehensive plan, zoning code, and economic development strategy to unlock development and investment potential.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The ultimate goal was to establish a permissible exposure limit for humans on the Red Planet by compiling a comprehensive set of expert perspectives regarding Martian dust toxicology, exposure pathways and mitigation strategies.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Noun
  • Riders were easily linked up with rapid shuttle buses and secondary transit, making commutes more seamless.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The ice vests are out and the awnings on team buses extended, but there are no plans yet to alter stages, with the exception of Mont Ventoux.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bus
Noun
  • Thus far, her ‘Born In Blood Mafia Chronicles’ comprises eight novels and an anthology.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But instead of gossiping about who’s dating whom, collaborators batted around their pasts and infused the darkly comedic anthology series with themes of samsara and the Jungian Shadow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of anthology
Adjective
  • Guests can pair the menu with panoramic skyline views from one of Atlanta's few rooftop pools.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The views out the panoramic windows are as stunning as ever; the Quebrada Solar Train (El Tren Solar de la Quebrada) cuts through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a narrow valley lined with rock formations and stark red hillsides.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of panoramic
Noun
  • When he is killed by a speeding minibus when trying to help her, flowers begin to bloom within the vehicle.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Moments later the drone dives toward the minibus and explodes near its front, detonating close to where the man is standing.
    — Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of minibus
Noun
  • Like other crime-solving games, such as the Ace Attorney series, The Mermaid Mask is essentially a visual novel.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some people maybe familiar with the Miles Franklin novel, others with Gillian Armstrong’s 1979 film adaptation starring Judy Davis and the late Sam Neill, which has become something of an urtext for Australian New Wave cinema and feminist cinema.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • In the June 2 primary to fill the full term starting next year, the state senator received about 38% of the vote compared to Hernandez’s 17%.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For now, though, Denver appears focused on preserving Bo Nix’s favorite target for a full-strength playoff run.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of full
Noun
  • One issue, Denker said, is the 220-plus manhole covers on the race circuit that had to be welded to ensure the race cars don't suck them off the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Shimmy first made a name for himself with the gritty 2020 EP Zombie Land, which introduced him as a street-centric rapper whose music made more sense rattling from the trunk of a car than playing in a nightclub.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of car

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