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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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Following reports from supermarket staff that the offending continued over the following days, neighbourhood officers "spent an entire day" locating the man and bringing him into custody, the letter said.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Its strategy to polish its premium-travel credentials also includes new lounges, more high-end seating and Thursday’s announcement that it’s expanding Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire mainline fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

That means Musk’s fortune equates to roughly 3.1% of the entire national economy — a higher percentage than any American before him.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

With Hartnett weaving through the entire story, it’s nearly impossible to get a handle on what’s really going on in “Verity.”

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

That I dreamed the last phone call, the entire shift?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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