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comprehensive

[kom-pri-hen-siv] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
inclusive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
all-inclusive broad complete encyclopedic exhaustive extensive far-reaching full global overall sweeping thorough
STRONG
absolute blanket catholic general infinite umbrella whole
WEAK
across the board all-embracing compendious comprising containing discursive encircling expansive in depth lock stock and barrel of great scope synoptic the big picture the whole shebang the works wall-to-wall wide widespread
Antonyms
STRONGEST
empty incomplete limited narrow needy restricted short uncomprehensive unfinished
STRONG
circumscribed definite imperfect partial specific
WEAK
exclusive incomprehensive particular selective

Example Sentences

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“Their established presence along the New Hampshire seacoast expands our reach in an important New England market and adds a talented, next-generation team committed to comprehensive planning,” says Mercer CEO Dave Welling.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Education Minister Paul Givan said the report rightly highlighted the importance of having reliable, comprehensive and earlier assessment information to support children's learning.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

This bonus episode of Amicus, with full access exclusive for Slate Plus members, is a comprehensive exploration of Wednesday’s arguments in the Trump v.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

He also made it clear that the private-fuel sales aren’t a comprehensive solution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

VED: This information changes the quantitative value of questioning needed to provide comprehensive analysis of hypothetical scenario.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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