1
as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
you'll need to put your whole effort into this project
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2
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
whole and happy again after months of recuperation
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the puzzle isn't quite whole, but close enough
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the landlord eventually refunded the whole of our deposit
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Recent Examples of whole
Marta Tucci, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s a whole intentional structure throughout the album.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
According to National Confectioners Association, 58% of consumers eat a piece of candy corn whole, while 28% start at the white end and 15% start at the orange end.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The whole stadium had a shared pulse.
—Marta Tucci, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s a whole intentional structure throughout the album.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Rafael Marchán has never played more than 42 games in a season, and although Philadelphia's farm system is strong on the whole, there's no heir apparent behind the plate that's close to making a major league debut.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
According to National Confectioners Association, 58% of consumers eat a piece of candy corn whole, while 28% start at the white end and 15% start at the orange end.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole
Adjective
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In 2006, the duo became the first all-woman anchor team in morning TV.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Clad in his customary all-black ensemble of sneakers, jeans and leather jacket, CEO Jensen Huang delivered the news during his keynote address.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Air frying is healthier, faster, and doesn't splatter grease all over your kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even when participants’ average blood pressure seemed healthy, those with the most erratic readings — combined with stiffer arteries — showed telltale signs of brain aging, the study found.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As a childless person who doesn’t teach I’ve been happily unaware that, due to standardized testing requirements that favor close reads of excerpts over whole books, there’s an entire generation of students who have very little contextual framework for the literature they’re being taught in school.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Morning Post citing data from Wind, already greater than the entire total in 2024.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Before her five-wicket haul, Sharma (58) posted her third half-century of the tournament to help India reached the second highest total in a World Cup final after Australia’s 356-5 against England in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And while in an era where productivity and efficiency are more top of mind than ever, Dimon insists that giving undivided attention is still the ultimate sign of respect.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the arms race for audience’s undivided attention, both single-player and competitive games have become their own self-perpetuating ecosystems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its jet-drive propulsion system, when deployed, creates thrust by accelerating well fluids via an impeller unit, which moves the probe through the wellbore.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Across the country—and especially in the South—plans are well in the works for Thanksgiving meals that will both satisfy and delight guests.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yamamoto is also the first pitcher since Curt Schilling to throw consecutive complete games in a postseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps one of the most complete.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even with that crushing blow, the totality of Hoffman’s postseason was excellent.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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His lawyers hope immigration judges will consider the totality of his case.—
Maryclaire Dale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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