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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
Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Because the truth is that for ten whole years my writing has consisted of a solitary project.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
For context, Arne Slot’s side only conceded three goals via such means across the whole of last season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
On Wednesday, however, senior Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen revealed another wild stat that sheds a whole new light on Kansas City's dominance this season.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Because the truth is that for ten whole years my writing has consisted of a solitary project.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
What came next was a whole of Avalanche excellence.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
For context, Arne Slot’s side only conceded three goals via such means across the whole of last season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole
Adjective
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The Chargers’ all-gold uniforms resembled nothing more than those of the Savannah Bananas, baseball’s version of basketball’s Harlem Globetrotters.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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The all-weather aircraft executed a series of precise manoeuvres, including a hover salute, backward ascent, and vertical climb, before deploying jamming flares in a vivid display of battlefield readiness.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to her success, the celebrity chef has also been sharing her healthy recipes on social media and her Chloë’s Kitchen food blog.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to the ninth edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each Thursday, Anantaajith Raghuraman analyses the entire division through a specific lens.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gottlieb is also known as the unwitting godfather of the entire LSD counterculture.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sergio Attento recently earned a perfect score on the SAT, achieving a total of 1600, the highest possible mark, NBC 6 reported.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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They were ultimately booked on a total of 34 charges, 16 of which are felonies.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 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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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
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Over the weekend, the president fanned the flames of the trade war by threatening China with 100 percent tariffs over its imposition of export controls, only to insist, on Monday, that all was well with the bilateral trade relationship.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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With that in mind, here are a few specific spots in both countries that are on our list for maximum totality time and proximity to adventure.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Nacua’s absence, quarterback Matthew Stafford showcased the totality of weapons in the offense.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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