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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Though disavowed by Trump during the presidential campaign, Project 2025 contains a wide variety of policy positions consistent with what the President has laid out and implemented through executive orders during his first six weeks in office.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Yet many enterprise brands still struggle to implement comprehensive creator marketing programs that deliver measurable results across the entire customer journey.—
Scott Sutton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The comprehensive visualization includes specialized features like pools and outdoor spaces, as well as ensuring your garage is perfectly suited for your needs, even down to charging stations for electric vehicles.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Known for a gaze that seemed to drill into our witnessing of it, going to a place deeper than most actors could reach, Hackman was capable of an intimidating brusqueness — but also a convincing tenderness.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Brody was last spotted in a deep bar conversation with Chalamet.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tech titans Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg, whose expansive compounds on Lanai and Kauai have garnered international attention, merely represent the tip of Hawaii’s exclusivity appeal.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This creates a sort of private alcove nestled next to the expansive turquoise water of the Gulf of Thailand, an establishing shot that viewers of The White Lotus season three (airing now on Max) will recognize.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 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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Beijing is unlikely to significantly boost stimulus until the second half of the year, when societal unhappiness with the economic slowdown likely becomes more widespread, Xing said.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, the website explains that widespread access will end in March.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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