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entire

[en-tahyuhr] / ɛnˈtaɪər /


Usage

What are other ways to say entire? The adjective entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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But across the entire Cardinals organization, the people who guided Báez through his journey watched his performance in awe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

He stresses that the entire architecture of chattel enslavement was curated by Western slave-owning powers, who simply utilised local actors to help carry out their plans.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

But it becomes much more challenging as the state gets closer to its 2045 target, when the entire grid must be clean.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The entire area has been blanketed by a thick plume of yellowish smoke, prompting the partial evacuation of two villages close by.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

“Time to memorize. The staged call could come any time during your shift. You won’t know which call it is, so it is important that you translate everything perfectly through your entire time on duty.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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