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entirety

[en-tahyuhr-tee, -tahy-ri-] / ɛnˈtaɪər ti, -ˈtaɪ rɪ- /
NOUN
wholeness, whole
Synonyms
STRONG
absoluteness aggregate completeness complex comprehensiveness ensemble entireness fullness gross intactness integrality integrity oneness perfection plenitude sum total totality unity universality
WEAK
all allness collectiveness collectivity everything omneity omnitude sum total the works undividedness whole ball of wax whole bit whole enchilada whole nine yards
Antonyms
STRONG
fraction incompleteness part
WEAK
partiality section

Example Sentences

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He sat for the entirety of the government’s argument, led by Solicitor General John Sauer.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

But the shuttle wasn’t delivering the module anywhere—it resided for the entirety of its existence in space within the shuttle’s cargo bay, effectively a part of the shuttle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Ferris designed all the architecture, all the interior design, and all the landscaping. He led the complete creative vision, designing the estate in its entirety from initial concept through to final execution,” an insider revealed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Another yellow card against France this weekend would tie the record tally of cards across the entirety of the men's Six Nations era.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I notice that she has pulled her hair back on both sides, to reveal the scar in its entirety.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.