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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
  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • It should be noted that there are new auctions practically every month, so the data can change quite rapidly, but the following list represents a comprehensive picture of the 25 top whiskey sales to date.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Noun
  • The lucky break allowed Kevin to quit his job as a bus driver.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Including tanks and spacecraft buses, the full payload would total more than 436 tons in geosynchronous orbit.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of bus
Noun
  • Much like the long-running open-world game property — and Hawley’s own Fargo series — the show will adopt an anthology format, with new settings, characters, and storylines introduced each season.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The director recalls previously developing an anthology series inspired by the East Asian legend of the Red String of Fate, the idea that two soulmates stay connected by an unbreakable red thread.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of anthology
Adjective
  • Don’t miss the rooftop bar with its panoramic views of Seoul.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • The luxurious NostalChic Class pairs panoramic alpine scenery with a gourmet lunch, historic railcar, and exclusive stops high in the Swiss Alps.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of panoramic
Noun
  • In May, a minibus rammed into a bus parked along a motorway in northwest Pakistan, killing 17 people and injuring five others.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Russian drones also hit a passenger minibus in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three and wounding six, including a child, Zelensky said on social media.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of minibus
Noun
  • The Five Star Weekend (Peacock) Jennifer Garner’s new series, The Five Star Weekend, based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, is about a woman who invites friends from her past to visit her luxury Nantucket estate for a weekend of girl stuff.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The novel’s mother has been reared in a South Korean household that places a high value on academic rigor and head-down discipline.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • Treating sunscreen like a one-and-done application Applying sunscreen once isn’t enough for a full day spent outdoors.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of full
Noun
  • Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The governor’s September 2020 order directed the state to require all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state after 2035 be zero-emission vehicles.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of car

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