THOROUGHGOING Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

thoroughgoing

adjective

ˌthər-ə-ˈgō-iŋ

Definition of thoroughgoing

as in unconditional

having no exceptions or restrictions civil rights advocates are hoping for a thoroughgoing rejection of the proposed bill

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as in thorough

trying all possibilities a thoroughgoing attempt to solve the puzzle and still no luck

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Recent Examples of thoroughgoing Even Iran, a thoroughgoing theocracy, calls itself the Islamic Republic of Iran. — John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 At La Follette’s behest, the state legislature enacted a thoroughgoing and efficient reform of these industries. — Time, 16 July 2025 In Jen Silverman’s thoroughgoing adaptation, Tekla is given full voice, and the men are finally held to account. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025 This reckless act of aggravating the situation requires that the armed forces of the DPRK maintain a rapid reaction capability and thoroughgoing war posture. — Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for thoroughgoing

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Adjective

El-Sayed has called Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide and called for an end to unconditional military aid.

— Erin Cox, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
In the primary, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee courted Ford for a possible endorsement but ultimately found policy differences with him, Ford said, including his declining to support unconditional military aid to Israel.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

As much as the latter two helped to inaugurate the era of online automotive auction houses by setting new standards for thorough listings and seller engagements, the excitement of real-time bidding in person undoubtedly bolsters values even further.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, start the process of shopping for providers and policies now as thorough research and analysis will boost your chances of finding the most suitable policy for you and your beneficiaries.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Lead author Samantha Gilbert-Janizek expanded the model to include those missing systems, creating a more complete picture of how chemicals move throughout a rocky planet.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
As the Moon joins Mars in Leo, creative courage may arrive before complete confidence.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

Fraser Shilling, director of the Road Ecology Center, and his team determined that extensive fencing on highways is the solution to reducing roadkill, not just wildlife crossings.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The plan does not include crosswalks, which city spokesperson Jack VanderToll said require more extensive work such as accessible sidewalks and curb ramps.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

This happens because cities to a large extent are bound by their comprehensive plans, which govern how land can be used.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
The Venezuelan migrant crisis The assistance and response led by Prevost in the face of the massive arrival of Venezuelan migrants in 2018 was comprehensive and had a different vision from that of the country’s other regions.

— Claudia Rebaza, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

An underappreciated and entirely pleasing aspect of the Republicans’ demolishment on Tuesday was the utter failure of their attempt to preserve a GOP House majority through outlandish gerrymandering.

— Robert Gebelhoff, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
The film became such a cultural phenomenon that its title is now practically synonymous with parties that descend into utter chaos.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

However, removing these roses frees up space, reduces fungal disease and makes room for vigorous varieties that bring pure joy.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
But with Anthropic poised to become the first pure-play AI company to hit the public market, minting a number of new billionaires and many more millionaires in the process, a heightened level of scrutiny is coming.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

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