OMNIBUS Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

omnibus 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of omnibus

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

2 of 2

noun

as in bus

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as in anthology

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Recent Examples of omnibus

Adjective

At the end of this past session, lawmakers also passed a Medicaid omnibus bill putting guardrails around some of the financial support hospitals receive from the state. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 On the penultimate day of session, Senate Republicans spent 6 hours debating an omnibus transportation bill that passed 32-4 with bipartisan support. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026

Noun

At the end of this past session, lawmakers also passed a Medicaid omnibus bill putting guardrails around some of the financial support hospitals receive from the state. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 Spielberg only directed one segment of this omnibus film, but his chapter fits perfectly into both his résumé and his obsessions. — Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for omnibus

Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus

Adjective

Beyond its adoption areas and dedicated kitten facility, the state-of-the-art building is fully equipped to handle comprehensive feline care, featuring a feline behavior department, examination rooms, and grooming facilities.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights recognizes sensitive biometric information, but its comprehensive access, deletion and opt-out rights target a narrow class of very large advertising and technology businesses.

— Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Noun

Ninth graders Marley Handley, left, and Audrey Baca take a selfie while riding the bus to a Patriot High girls’ flag football game.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
The two adults on the bus, a male driver and a female aide, were taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries, officials said.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of bus

Adjective

In the nine cabins, beds clad in premium-quality Egyptian cotton face panoramic picture windows.

— Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Surrounded by an orchard producing seasonal fruit and vegetables, the professionally landscaped grounds span over a half-acre and feature a loggia abutting an infinity-edge pool and a spill-over spa overlooking panoramic city-to-ocean views.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Noun

The Harmony module is a utility hub 14 feet wide and 24 feet long, or about the length of a minibus.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
From mid-size crossovers to gargantuan three-row haulers, the high-riding faux rugged minibus has become the default setting for families.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of minibus

Noun

The Ohio artist’s first album in four years is paranoid, indulgent, and theatrical, unfolding like a dark romantasy novel.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Raman’s colleagues on the City Council have trashed her like bullies out of a boarding school novel.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of novel

Adjective

As of Friday morning, with a full day left to vote early in the state of Georgia, the records were already falling.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
James uses this potential fault as a guiding principle of his writing for the Disklavier, full of crisply interlocking ostinatos.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of full

Noun

On June 22, Sapov allegedly rented a car from DFW International Airport to drive to the victim’s apartment.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

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