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as in thorough
covering everything or all important points
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of comprehensive
In the end, the market was just part of a comprehensive renovation that added two rooms, bringing the Sheraton Grand Sacramento to 505 rooms.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Happy Mammoth’s use of standardized ingredients and a multi-system approach aligns with what experts say to look for in this category, which helps explain why the formula feels more comprehensive than a single-ingredient supplement.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.
—Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Happy Mammoth’s use of standardized ingredients and a multi-system approach aligns with what experts say to look for in this category, which helps explain why the formula feels more comprehensive than a single-ingredient supplement.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.
—Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
Adjective
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Give your home a thorough cleaning without ever grabbing a broom with this intuitive robot cleaning vacuum.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps no other museum cafe in the city is more beloved than the Neue Galerie's Café Sabarsky, a Viennese cafe that seems to transport guests to Austria, circa 1910, complete with lighting fixtures by Josef Hoffmann, furniture by Adolf Loos, and banquettes upholstered with Otto Wagner fabric.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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His metamorphosis into social scientist-cum-sage appears to be complete.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And only one community offers Vista 360 Well-Being, a new panoramic approach to wellness.—
Vi at Aventura,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant offers panoramic outdoor seating with sights of the San Diego Bay and downtown San Diego.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The entire Raptors team had 18 rebounds in the opening half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Williams had worked her entire life, first as a dorm mother at Florida A & M University and later as a cosmetologist.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the separate living room and bedroom, a dining area sported a full dinner table, a perfect setting for in-room meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chandler Zavala has been fighting the injury bug his whole career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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My whole body felt softer and stronger after a Pinda Sweda Kizi massage with warm herbal poultices by Abhi, a sweet-natured practitioner from Kerala, the home of Ayurveda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The crew also reflects a more inclusive era of exploration, including the first woman, the first person of color and the first Canadian to venture into deep space.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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To address stark inequality and social division, Democrats must design — and deliver on — a plan for genuinely inclusive prosperity across the nation.—
Ro Khanna,
Washington Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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