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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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2
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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Recent Examples of entire
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
An enormous 25-foot x 9-foot screen occupies one entire wall, displaying my car in life-size 5k clarity.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The entire strategy here seems to be something that will elevate the American mall brands to the level of Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
An enormous 25-foot x 9-foot screen occupies one entire wall, displaying my car in life-size 5k clarity.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
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This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.—
Bob McManaman,
The Arizona Republic,
1 May 2023
Adjective
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There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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So Far The word takes on a whole other meaning, however, once Violet enters the swank joint.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The dress seems perfectly suited, at least in tone, for the wedding Marquardt envisions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The double-digit number of people laid off may be a small fraction of the 10,000 total layoffs at HHS, but the cuts included the person who determines what funds each state receives for the program.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, there were 285 total cases nationwide with no deaths reported by the CDC.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In fields like computer science and math, remote work is already the norm, with 77% of workers open to fully remote roles.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The spacious 25-foot cabin can be customized with various options like fully berth-able seating for up to 12 passengers.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The 20-year-old will benefit from a full pre-season to make more of a challenge for Minteh’s right-wing spot in 2025-26.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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