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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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Unlike most campus fiction, its scope extends well beyond the cloister of the liberal arts classroom to whammy the entire university system, from its financial model to its function within a globalized economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

That should frighten audiences — all audiences, even those who only see a handful of movies theatrically in an entire year.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

The entire heliosphere travels around the center of the Milky Way.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

“Simply put, this measure did not meet the gravity of this moment. The only solution is to return to fix the entire problem, not part of it.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Last week, she and the entire class had been given a creative writing assignment.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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