as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people
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Recent Examples of encyclopedic
That realization yields new songs that intertwine her life with her encyclopedic knowledge of another set of newer influences — country icons Patsy Cline, Judy Garland and Shania Twain, comediennes Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore and Gilda Radner.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
Even better than the pole, Self said, is its backstory — an only-in-California tale for which city workers, led by an intern with an encyclopedic knowledge of its twists and turns, are trying to get official state recognition.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The Herbert estate gave notes, using an encyclopedic knowledge of the canon to contribute ideas.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
He’s been wading into Facebook and Twitter fights as Socialist Sopranos Memes for more than five years, armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of HBO’s The Sopranos, left-wing views, a righteous frustration with political and social discourse, and the heart of a poster.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
Even better than the pole, Self said, is its backstory — an only-in-California tale for which city workers, led by an intern with an encyclopedic knowledge of its twists and turns, are trying to get official state recognition.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The Herbert estate gave notes, using an encyclopedic knowledge of the canon to contribute ideas.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
He’s been wading into Facebook and Twitter fights as Socialist Sopranos Memes for more than five years, armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of HBO’s The Sopranos, left-wing views, a righteous frustration with political and social discourse, and the heart of a poster.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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That included discontinuing certain products, conducting a comprehensive internal review and taking disciplinary measures, making organizational changes and enhancing its internal controls.—
Tara Siegel Bernard,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The sharp decline in population—unprecedented in the absence of war, disease or famine—is concerning for the Chinese Communist Party government, which measures the one-party state's overall strength in comprehensive national power and comes amid an economic slowdown and an aging workforce.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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They’re also used to capture panoramic views and the occasional selfie.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The 27th edition of the Paris Rendez-Vous, which is dedicated to French films and TV content, is taking place this year in a new location, at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, boasting panoramic views of the city of lights.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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Glenn, who oversaw the Lions defense the last four years, beat out 15 other candidates for the job as the Jets went through an extensive search to find their next coach.—
Dennis Waszak Jr.,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The workwear and moto-inspired brand is renowned for its extensive archive of 50,000 unique garments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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The reservoirs for the city of Los Angeles, through the metropolitan water district, are full.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Teotihuacan was full of apartment compounds at its peak.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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