inclusive of

preposition

: including or taking into account
the cost of building inclusive of materials

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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones? Lily Wohlner, Allure, 26 July 2025 The stock has massively outperformed the S & P 500 since coming public 15 years ago, returning a cumulative 854% (inclusive of dividends) since inception vs. a 647% total return for the S & P 500, or 16% annualized vs 14% for the S & P 500. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 July 2025 The administration sued states like Maine for being inclusive of trans athletes. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 21 July 2025 From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inclusive of

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclusive of was in 1709

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“Inclusive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusive%20of. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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