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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.

Example Sentences

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The company is investing “across the entire stack” to bolster its AI efforts, Meta said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said, “The entire Department serves at the direction of the President and will execute his military objectives without fail.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

These brands, the argument goes, will thrive once freed from a parent that treated them as cash cows to fund deodorant and soap, and instead are paired with a company whose entire identity is flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"It's a big deal not only for Chevron but the entire Gulf region," says Tim Potter.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

She did the same thing two more times, picking at tiny threads and pulling until the entire sleeve dropped neatly from the coat.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin