unabridged

adjective

Definition of unabridgednext
as in entire
not shortened by leaving out some parts; not abridged an unabridged reprint of a novel an unabridged dictionary

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Recent Examples of unabridged To read the unabridged story, go here. — Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Production wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to create unabridged adaptations. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 The revision of Merriam’s unabridged masterpiece was abandoned. — Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025 This is the first time an unabridged version of the book will be released. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unabridged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabridged
  1. entire
  2. extensive
  3. integral
  4. exhaustive
  5. intact
  6. uncut
Adjective
  • That is the price of the thing this entire industry is currently structured to avoid.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • Bannister's extensive career began with Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm in 1975, leading to their legendary Phantasm collaboration.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of people have died in Riselralda, a department in the heart of the Coffee Axis, and cities throughout the region have reported extensive damage.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • These elements are integral to Witch Hat Atelier, as author Kamome Shirahama explains her intent on crafting a purposeful world; one where a reader learns to recognize the signs of danger inside and outside of a fictional tale.
    — Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Reading a book begins before a book is ever read, and of course the cover images are the most integral part of that process.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • From the Great Hall draped in banners honouring legends from the past that welcomes fans through to the exhaustive Yankee Museum, reminders of the team’s glorious past are everywhere.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • The Netflix film also highlights the FBI’s expansive, exhaustive search for Kaczynski, led by agent Joanne Miller, played by Shailene Woodley.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of exhaustive
Adjective
  • Nearby Montefioralle—officially recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages—is worth a detour, as is Volpaia, a near-intact medieval hamlet around 20 minutes to the north.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s large language models may be reminiscent of the ATMs of the 1980s—powerful tools that automate certain tasks but augment many more, making workers more productive and leaving the broader structure of work largely intact.
    — Adam Schickling, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of intact
Adjective
  • The designers get one hour to experiment with dyeing the paper towels, which are presented to them in yard-wide uncut rolls.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Store an uncut watermelon at room temperature, preferably out of direct sunlight.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Unabridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabridged. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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