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exhaustive

[ig-zaws-tiv] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
all-inclusive, complete
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehensive encyclopedic extensive full-scale in-depth intensive sweeping thorough
WEAK
all-embracing all-encompassing all-out catholic embracive far-reaching from A to Z full full dress full-blown no stone unturned out-and-out profound radical the word thoroughgoing total whole-hog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exclusive incomplete incomprehensive narrow partial superficial uncomprehensive
WEAK
excluding unfinished

Example Sentences

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The 90-minute film does not claim to be exhaustive, but aims to offer the public the perspectives of both sides of a case that continues to prompt questions and accusations of a miscarriage of justice.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Joseph Conrad’s tale—as narrated by a wise old seadog, Capt. Charles Marlow—is an exhaustive analysis of an irreversible act.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

It's far from an exhaustive list and feel free to leave your own comments below.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Though this list isn’t exhaustive by any means, and not all dates have been announced, there’s plenty to start penciling into your calendar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Naturally I did an exhaustive check on my crops, and they're all healthy.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir