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adverb

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How is the word entire distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of entire are all, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

How is all related to other words for entire?

All may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When could total be used to replace entire?

The synonyms total and entire are sometimes interchangeable, but total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to entire?

The meanings of whole and entire largely overlap; however, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entire
Adjective
The entire strategy here seems to be something that will elevate the American mall brands to the level of Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025 Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 An enormous 25-foot x 9-foot screen occupies one entire wall, displaying my car in life-size 5k clarity. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025 The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine. Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entire
Adjective
  • This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023
Adjective
  • There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Whoever did the burying went to the trouble of making the whole thing look like a natural hill.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
    Friends of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • There's a private treatment room, complete with twin massage beds, a sauna and a steam room.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • While there, riders enter a recreation of the Ministry's iconic atrium, surrounded by offices and glistening green walls, and complete with a full-scale replica of the Fountain of Magical Brethren seen in the movies.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The stamp tips come in different sizes, shapes, and heights to recreate the perfectly imperfect asymmetry of natural freckles.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Move your funds into firms that have a track record of positive long-term gains and out of firms with low long-term total returns.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Four total doughnuts comprise the collection, including the Hershey's Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut, the Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut, the Chocolate Buttercreme Doughnut and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Doughnut.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • This can include supporting lending programs where individuals borrow devices as needed and ensure everyone has the tools to take part fully in the digital economy.
    Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The spacious 25-foot cabin can be customized with various options like fully berth-able seating for up to 12 passengers.
    Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The bodies of both children missing after a massive fire ripped through a full block of a New Jersey neighborhood earlier this week have been recovered.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Watch a full recap of the original episode above.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Entire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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