as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people
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Recent Examples of encyclopedic
As a former quarterback with confidence, swagger and an encyclopedic memory of football, he is built for this.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Unlike the specialized literary magazine and its informal cousin, the literary blog, the general-interest newspaper has a kind of noble rapacity, an encyclopedic ambition to wrap its arms around the whole of the world.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
But none, Finnegan added, could match Keane’s encyclopedic knowledge of music, whether classical, big band, jazz, pop, rock or hip-hop.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Gatiss, 59, created, writes and stars as antiquarian bookshop owner Gabriel Book who with his encyclopedic knowledge of literature, history and the thousands of books lining his shelves helps police solve mysterious crimes in 1946 London.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Unlike the specialized literary magazine and its informal cousin, the literary blog, the general-interest newspaper has a kind of noble rapacity, an encyclopedic ambition to wrap its arms around the whole of the world.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
But none, Finnegan added, could match Keane’s encyclopedic knowledge of music, whether classical, big band, jazz, pop, rock or hip-hop.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Gatiss, 59, created, writes and stars as antiquarian bookshop owner Gabriel Book who with his encyclopedic knowledge of literature, history and the thousands of books lining his shelves helps police solve mysterious crimes in 1946 London.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
Adjective
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Routes to reception and the concierge are also accessible, and hotel staffers receive comprehensive training on the requirements of the ADA and Human Rights Code.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 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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Those needs are likely to mean a more thorough dive into the transfer portal and additional exploration of the Canadian major junior leagues — two areas where Motzko’s program did not play very often.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Not just a quick pass with a vacuum, but a real, thorough clean — especially when the seasons change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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