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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.

Example Sentences

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Don’t miss: ‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“These are necessary short-term adjustments, not a long-term fix. Real stability will require conservation across the entire Colorado River Basin.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That’s far less than the 435 that rose for the entire year of 2021, when the new expansion had gotten underway and the market was unconcerned about risks, according to Dow Jones market data.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Such discrepancies would be catastrophic for our standardized world, but so long as this “wonky” means of telling the hours was shared by the entire community, it was accurate enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

My entire body was gelatin, I was weeping in relief at this lifesaving miracle of a telephone call.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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