as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Grant said the planning for the demolition of the existing garage has been extensive, minimizing the effects of noise and dust on the surrounding neighborhood.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2025
Nagy’s resume of scouting college players is the most extensive of any of the recent NFL-adjacent hires within college football.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The police barricades and street closings appeared to be as extensive as those for the annual tree lighting on the same spot every holiday season.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Grant said the planning for the demolition of the existing garage has been extensive, minimizing the effects of noise and dust on the surrounding neighborhood.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2025
Nagy’s resume of scouting college players is the most extensive of any of the recent NFL-adjacent hires within college football.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The police barricades and street closings appeared to be as extensive as those for the annual tree lighting on the same spot every holiday season.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Why the iPhone 16e matters Apple’s decision to phase out the iPhone SE and replace it with the 16e reflects broader changes in consumer expectations.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Skagway residents frequently travel to Whitehorse, the territory’s capital, for a wider selection of groceries and shopping, dental care, veterinary services and swimming lessons.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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This adjustable bamboo option has up to seven compartments for organizing forks, knives, and spoons and can expand from 12 to 19 inches wide to fit any size drawer comfortably.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Musk now overseeing sweeping cuts, even as his companies benefited from some of those very agencies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will help attract and retain talent.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For players looking to brush up on the series’ best installments, both Monster Hunter: World (2018) and Monster Hunter Rise (2021) offer accessible, but deep entryways into the franchise.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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Juno and Vesta retrogrades bring a deeper understanding of your partnerships — business, familial, and even with yourself.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Met, being the Met, offers a more expansive canvas.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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When these are converted into one-way attack drones, also known as loitering munitions, the result is a seriously expansive single-use item.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rights groups and the UN Human Rights Office say their detention for extended periods without charge, access to lawyers or contact with families violates international law.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Uncertainty could end up weighing on global investment and consumer spending for an extended period, particularly if Trump repeatedly pushes back his tariff deadlines.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Early in the pandemic, Janet Woodcock, then the head of the FDA’s drug center, reportedly sprang into action to prevent widespread distribution of the unproven COVID treatment hydroxychloroquine over the orders of top Trump officials.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The case has drawn widespread attention, raising concerns about the school’s handling of the situation and the broader issue of bullying tied to immigration under Donald Trump’s presidency.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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