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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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A sheep who can’t conceive of death, let alone accept that humans would want to murder and eat her entire flock, might as well be fodder.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"Hearts' entire staff had no alternative but to leave immediately, without undertaking post-match media duties," it said.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"The entire market is currently so weak. When you watch the news, you hardly hear any positive messages."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

To be sure, the measure does not capture the entire small-cap universe, because about 40% of small-cap companies are not profitable, Shiran noted.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

I’ll have to race around the entire archives grabbing them one by one.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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