the whole shebang

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All (2) Adjective (1) Noun (1)

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comprehensive adj.
ball of wax n.

ADJECTIVE

comprehensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-inclusive broad complete encyclopedic exhaustive extensive far-reaching full global overall sweeping thorough

STRONG

absolute blanket catholic general infinite umbrella whole

WEAK

across the board all-embracing compendious comprising containing discursive encircling expansive in depth lock stock and barrel of great scope synoptic the big picture the works wall-to-wall wide widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

empty incomplete limited narrow needy restricted short uncomprehensive unfinished

STRONG

circumscribed definite imperfect partial specific

WEAK

exclusive incomprehensive particular selective

NOUN

ball of wax

Synonyms

WEAK

everything but the kitchen sink full monty nine yards shebang show state of affairs whole works works

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the whole shebang

After you take a few more paces down the hill, the whole shebang comes into view.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

The cost for the whole shebang is only $56.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2025

Davies says: "I play Rob from the age of 15 right the way through to the end of the film... It's full body, voice, dancing - the whole shebang."

From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2024

That changed in their first game since Foster went from running backs coach to running the whole shebang.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2024

Not just the first heat but the whole shebang.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

the whole shebang

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