all-encompassing

adjective

Synonyms of all-encompassingnext
: including everything or everyone
We're unlikely to find an all-encompassing solution.

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Airplanes, rockets, and the 20th century’s all-encompassing ideologies swept citizens into total wars. Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026 Stadium tours are quick, affordable, and all-encompassing. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 The all-encompassing campaign spans library visits, door-knocking, digital advertisements and more. Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 The new foodie palace in Coral Springs is a two-story, all-encompassing operation. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-encompassing

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“All-encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-encompassing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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