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
Conan Doyle: creator of Sherlock Holmes and by extension all subsequent super sleuths with an eccentric character, eagle eye for detail, encyclopedic knowledge of unexpectedly useful trivia and the brain of a UNIVAC.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
We are joined by Nicole Gee from Aston Martin Q, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of all the options available.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Sometimes an encyclopedic knowledge of music comes in handy.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The fact that this vibrant, voracious, wonderful raconteur with an encyclopedic knowledge of his subject would die from Alzheimer’s seems all the sadder, with no hope anyone could possibly replace him.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
We are joined by Nicole Gee from Aston Martin Q, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of all the options available.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Sometimes an encyclopedic knowledge of music comes in handy.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The fact that this vibrant, voracious, wonderful raconteur with an encyclopedic knowledge of his subject would die from Alzheimer’s seems all the sadder, with no hope anyone could possibly replace him.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Observation car has panoramic windows to ensure fantastic views along the way.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Hiking trails and olive groves in the area provide panoramic views of the ocean, and the Ceraunian Mountains, which rise to the east, are picturesque both from the beach and on the drive in along the switchbacks of the coastal highway.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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This characterization, which is usually reserved for drug cartels or mafia groups, enables the French police to deploy extensive investigative powers under French law, including wiretapping the personal devices of X employees.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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The Interview, Part One In this two-part discussion, Rockwell reflects on his extensive career and speaks to the many considerations that go into designing a restaurant.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
13 July 2025
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Our favorable outlook is based on a thorough assessment of PG's present valuation versus its recent operational results and its historical and current financial stability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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More: At least 80 bars, restaurants have opened so far in Louisville in 2025: See the full list Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at [email protected].—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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While the Red Sox already had multiple needs at next week's trade deadline, how the lineup shuffles in another absence will be on full display.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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