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[in-kloo-siv] / ɪnˈklu sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
all-encompassing, all-embracing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broad comprehensive
WEAK
across-the-board all the options all together all-around blanket catchall encyclopedic full general global in toto overall sweeping umbrella wall-to-wall whole without exception
Antonyms
WEAK
exclusive incomprehensive narrow
ADJECTIVE
unbiased, not exclusionary
Synonyms
STRONG
bias-free considerate diplomatic equitable multiculturally sensitive nondiscriminatory nonracist nonsexist politic respectful sensitive sensitive to others unbiased unprejudiced
WEAK
liberal
Antonyms
STRONG
biased discriminatory inequitable prejudiced unjust

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Admirers praise her simplicity, inclusive politics and fighting spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

They had their first date at a Mexican restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard and eventually moved in together at a nearby apartment in the famously inclusive city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Capital expenditures grew 45% in the first quarter, inclusive of finance leases, outpacing the rate of revenue growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In a statement, Tom Duffy's Circus said it placed the utmost importance on its audience enjoying a "safe and inclusive environment".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It doesn’t seem to help to apply the inclusive term “biomedical” to our science, much as we would like to show that we are all one field of inquiry, share and share alike.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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