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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
this matter is important, so please give me your entire attention
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the entire team needs to be present for the photograph
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
a shocking revelation that would destroy entire the false little world that she had carefully constructed for herself
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Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
Retaining top talent should also be a priority; consider enhancing employee benefits, embracing hybrid work models, mentoring high performers, aligning the entire team around a vision and core values that are engaging and investing in professional development programs.
—Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The 24-year-old missed the entire preseason and the first 13 games of the regular season because of a left hamstring strain.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
The entire West coast is at risk for tsunamis
California is by no means the only part of the United States at risk for tsunamis.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The westbound lane closure will begin approximately one mile before the bridge (near mile point 12.5) and extend across its entire length.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
Retaining top talent should also be a priority; consider enhancing employee benefits, embracing hybrid work models, mentoring high performers, aligning the entire team around a vision and core values that are engaging and investing in professional development programs.
—Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The 24-year-old missed the entire preseason and the first 13 games of the regular season because of a left hamstring strain.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
The entire West coast is at risk for tsunamis
California is by no means the only part of the United States at risk for tsunamis.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
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Former President Donald Trump will do a Fox News town hall next week focused on issues impacting women, before an all-female audience, the network said.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
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President Joe Biden and Democrats nationally have moved swiftly to highlight the ruling, made by an all-Republican court, as evidence of Republicans overstepping on reproductive health care.Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024
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People should aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to high-intensity exercise and should try to have a diet that emphasizes whole foods such as vegetables, lean meats, beans, whole grains and nuts.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a whole additional set of force and matter particles emerges from string equations involving a mathematical property called supersymmetry.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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This floral scent will command your undivided attention much like a visit to Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, where Monet’s esteemed series is on display.Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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The poll also delved into the business ramifications of how this undivided attention presents a great opportunity for brand engagement.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The wedding burgundy rent-a-tux (complete with a ruffled shirt) references the original film.Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Combining his own sensibilities with those of Góngora, the result falls perfectly somewhere in the middle.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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His expertise and resources, combined with Landry’s discipline, systems, and processes, perfectly balanced the creativity that Catch was born from.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wet snow expected above 4,000 feet, with total accumulations of eight to 10 inches and gusty winds up to 45 mph.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The top ten states, along with their total scores and average annual freelance salaries, are shown below. Tennessee (score 78.20 score; $90,063 average annual freelance salary) ranks as the top state to work as a freelancer.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Because the tax credits are defined by law, Congress would have to act to fully remove them, and the auto industry is already lobbying to try to defend them.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Only about 20% of those people were incarcerated, and the majority had fully completed their sentences.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This example, which comes to us from Bulang & Sons is a full kit, and shows enough age to provide a unique look.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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The full nominations will be announced January 6, 2025.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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