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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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Abysmal with the most compelling being the pitchers who have been injured almost their entire time on the team.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Before attempting to reshape an entire planet, we first need a much deeper understanding of Mars itself, along with the scientific, environmental, and ethical consequences of altering it.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Ms. Willetts devotes nearly an entire chapter—ostensibly on postwar nightlife in Las Vegas and Havana—to Frank Sinatra, head of America’s Rat Pack of lounge crooners and the “kingpin of ‘gentlemanly’ debauchery.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The fundamental difference between running a city region and a country is the need to raise the entire spectrum of tax revenues to fund spending.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The sun coming over our right rear lights up the entire Alaska Range across our front.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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