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exhaustive

[ig-zaws-tiv] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪv /


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With its exhaustive narrative breadth and action set pieces that only a budget of a cool $250 million could afford, the fact that “The Odyssey” exists at all is intended to feel like a miracle.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The application of critical materials shown is illustrative and not exhaustive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Another unappreciated aspect of the SpaceX IPO is that over 10,000 employees bought it, said Baker, which, he noted, is a counterpoint to exhaustive analysis of the share-lockup schedule.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

John Steinbeck’s classic 1952 novel “East of Eden” begins with a lengthy and exhaustive description of the Salinas Valley.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Eventually I would understand that she didn’t mean the list as exhaustive, something complete, in any way the sum of my character or nature.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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