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entire

[en-tahyuhr] / ɛnˈtaɪər /


Usage

What are other ways to say entire? The adjective entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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Separately, the spokesperson said, “We’re committed to working with Florida and other states on advancing pragmatic AI policies that apply to the entire AI industry—not just one company.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

“The entire trade was an act of faith, with just $200 billion in current revenues supporting more than $1 trillion in future commitments from just two companies,” wrote Perkins.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

“They’ve violated the entire premise of that information-sharing relationship,” said one former high-ranking federal cybersecurity official who now advises state governments on national security.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

Titled Back To The Beginning, it features more than 25 of the songs played at that star-studded concert, including Ozzy's solo set and Sabbath's entire performance.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Regan had not only hijacked my entire test, but she’d broken every single rule with the flippancy of someone who’d been getting away with it her entire life.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin


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