1
as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
had thorough access to the files for her research
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2
as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
thorough analysis of the current crisis in Asia
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
a thorough search of the office that turned up no evidence of wrongdoing
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a very thorough textbook on respiratory disorders
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Recent Examples of thorough
Edge to edge cleaning provided a thorough dust and dirt removal process, and there were no tangles thanks to the detangling brush, which eliminated the need to stop and remove trapped hair.
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Her style and approach are, as always, dogged, thorough, and relentlessly cheerful.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Therefore, thorough cleaning, separate production runs, or even prohibiting the chemical in question altogether may be necessary for compliance.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Investing in a single stock or token without thorough analysis can be risky.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Her style and approach are, as always, dogged, thorough, and relentlessly cheerful.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Therefore, thorough cleaning, separate production runs, or even prohibiting the chemical in question altogether may be necessary for compliance.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Investing in a single stock or token without thorough analysis can be risky.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Foden has improved the defensive side of his game to the point that Guardiola trusts him to play a more complete role in the centre of the pitch, but going with such a fluid line-up does risk exposing City on the counter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Associated Press learned the identities of four of the men - and pieced together details about at least five others - who were slain, providing the first detailed account of those who died in the strikes.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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His views of their unconventional garments are painterly and romantic—expressionist evocations rather than detailed transcriptions of the clothes.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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The extensive archaeological study covered an area of over three-quarters of a mile.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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His work has been so extensive, France’s minister of culture awarded him the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres this year.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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The conversation turned especially poignant when Dern discussed the practical realities facing older performers, noting that the Screen Actors Guild provides no comprehensive health care plan for retired actors.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our study shows that comprehensive policy changes can meaningfully protect vaccination coverage.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to Bruce Blair, a former Air Force launch officer and nuclear policy expert, between 1962 and the mid-1970s the most powerful digits on the globe were simple – eight zeros.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That something as simple as a COVID vaccine might improve survival in cancer patients receiving standard immunotherapy has taken oncologists by surprise — in a good way.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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All the company had emitted since Gates founded it in 1975 would be gone, the full footprint washed away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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But even when Carr smashes a model boat to smithereens after a professional rejection or Allura imagines herself going full Lemonade on Chase’s sidepiece, their actions feel divorced from any larger context.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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This list is not exhaustive, and airport officials urge travelers to check directly with airlines to see whether their flights are on time or canceled.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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In her exhaustive chronicle, Jennings traces the long folkloric history of monk-tormenting demons.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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