Definitions

entirety

[en-tahyuhr-tee, -tahy-ri-] / ɛnˈtaɪər ti, -ˈtaɪ rɪ- /

NOUN

wholeness, whole

Synonyms

STRONG

absoluteness aggregate completeness complex comprehensiveness ensemble entireness fullness gross intactness integrality integrity oneness perfection plenitude sum total totality unity universality

WEAK

all allness collectiveness collectivity everything omneity omnitude sum total the works undividedness whole ball of wax whole bit whole enchilada whole nine yards

Antonyms

STRONG

fraction incompleteness part

WEAK

partiality section

Example Sentences

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Confining a world-famous pop star to a blustery old house in the English countryside for the entirety of a film seems inharmonious.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The 22-year-old returned to fitness in time for the Ashes tour, but was ignored by England for the entirety of their 4-1 defeat.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“The Boroughs” doesn’t quite sustain its charm at full tilt for the entirety of the eight episodes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In their January show, Cruz and Stern had to re-create the entirety of “Heated Rivalry” from memory, even though Cruz had only seen a few episodes and Stern had seen none.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I listened to the plan in its entirety and did not communicate to him how far-fetched and unreliable it sounded.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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