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
Guests can peruse the hotel’s extensive art collection, book a wellness treatment, or grab a meal at its award-winning on-site restaurant, El Olivo.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The long road ahead Recovery will include debris removal, damage assessments and rebuilding efforts -- a difficult road that will require extensive state and federal support.
—ABC News, 7 July 2025
Billed as a fictional account of real events, based on extensive research and interviews, Dear England debuted at the National Theatre in 2023 to critical acclaim, winning the Olivier Award for best new play.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
No Ju-han—Netflix If the VIPs were Season 1’s sour note, then in Season 2, slow-moving side plots set among the guards and the search party looking for Squid Game Island provided less jarring but more extensive distractions from the main event.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The long road ahead Recovery will include debris removal, damage assessments and rebuilding efforts -- a difficult road that will require extensive state and federal support.
—ABC News, 7 July 2025
Billed as a fictional account of real events, based on extensive research and interviews, Dear England debuted at the National Theatre in 2023 to critical acclaim, winning the Olivier Award for best new play.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
No Ju-han—Netflix If the VIPs were Season 1’s sour note, then in Season 2, slow-moving side plots set among the guards and the search party looking for Squid Game Island provided less jarring but more extensive distractions from the main event.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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That’s been based on high hopes for hardware with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and a belief by some analysts that this is an entertainment category resistant to broader economic downturns.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 July 2025
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But this moment calls for a broader conversation, because wages are only one part of the economic equation.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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As for the chair itself, the deep, wide seat is comfortable enough to sit in for hours.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But the physical geography of France and the wider route chosen for the 2025 Tour have also contributed.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The high-level meetings took place amid regional unease over U.S. policies — especially Trump’s threats to impose sweeping new tariffs on both allies and adversaries.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Each year, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund publish a comprehensive report on estimates of national immunization coverage, based on data from 195 countries.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
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
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Maresca spoke of the importance of this role when playing against teams who like to defend deep — as Fluminense, with 40-year-old former Chelsea captain Thiago Silva in their back line, did here.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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That extended window means that comparing year-over-year data could be difficult, especially early this week, but sales coming in below estimates could set off alarm bells.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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All of that is a slightly extended way of noting that this coming weekend marks the Tigers’ celebration of their 25th anniversary at Comerica Park.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, after years of widespread societal evolution on the issue, and political momentum from President Donald Trump and the GOP's unanimous stance on the issue, a new federal precedent could come into effect as early as next year.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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The conversation turned to not just the trial, but the widespread reaction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 July 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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