UNABRIDGED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

unabridged

adjective

Definition of unabridged

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

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Adjective

Claude controlled the entire training dataset and faced few restrictions on its contents.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
But while the Heat had its entire roster available on Friday, the Pacers were without a chunk of their rotation.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Spring water had to be channeled to collection areas, and then toward Solomon’s Pools, an extensive water-storage complex built south of Bethlehem.

— Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
After being closed for extensive renovations, the property is planning a grand re-opening for Spring 2025.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
These experiences were integral to my becoming a first-generation college student and pursuing a career in academia.

— Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

Those are the findings of an exhaustive new survey published in Nature Cities, in which researchers used satellite radar to track 465 urban areas of more than a million people from 2014 to 2023.

— Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
The Jets conducted an exhaustive search for their coach and general manager in 2025, and Johnson could entrust Mougey with those decisions this time.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhaustive

Adjective

Although insiders said Wiseman had expressed a willingness to stay, and there had been discussions about her role at the combined company, Bloys’ new setup mostly keeps the HBO and HBO Max structure intact.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Stocchetto’s son Maurizio, the current owner, marked the 50th anniversary with a light refurbishment but one that kept the vintage backbone intact, from the brocades and mirrors to the marble floor and dark wood panels.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of intact

Adjective

Booker’s stands out as being the uncut, unfiltered member of this collection—in other words, the whiskey is bottled at cask strength, which usually ranges from about 120 to 130 proof, and it’s filtered only to remove barrel char.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
The new work is a radical take on aging and femininity, an uncut hit of Cindy Sherman—despite, or maybe even because of, her initial hesitation.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

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