encyclopedic

adjective

in-ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dik How to pronounce encyclopedic (audio)
Definition of encyclopedicnext
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people

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Recent Examples of encyclopedic Dom Clemons Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook Dom Flemons, a co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, brings his encyclopedic grasp of American folk and roots music to The Kate. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025 Case is far from encyclopedic; this isn’t one of those books that charts a neat narrative path from album to album. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025 Michelle had encyclopedic knowledge of what had been made and remade on the coast after each of the hurricanes — most notably Katrina, which decimated this part of Mississippi in 2005. — Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025 The abundance of the information ark becomes an encyclopedic abyss. — Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
  1. comprehensive
  2. panoramic
  3. extensive
  4. thorough
  5. full
Adjective
  • And given the compute needs and size of the training data required to create a truly visually comprehensive multimodal model, the output quality of the images isn't necessarily as good as diffusion models just yet.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Brands and their buying partners should work alongside suppliers on training and upskilling programs, wage monitoring, and implementing comprehensive protections for workplace well-being.
    — Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of comprehensive
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  • The hotel’s rooftop garden is a good spot to relax with a drink while taking in panoramic views of the city.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Later this year, the property will open its rooftop terrace, serving lunch and dinner with panoramic views of Lecce.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of panoramic
Adjective
  • This strategic partnership has been particularly beneficial, as access to PepsiCo’s extensive distribution network has accelerated Celsius’s recent growth and market penetration.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Tucson’s extensive trail network—hundreds of miles in total, spread over five mountain ranges—wind through towering canyons, over rocky ridges, and into lush riparian habitats where streams trickle year-round.
    — Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of extensive
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  • Both have earned our Editors' Choice award after thorough testing.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
  • First, conduct a thorough assessment of your existing infrastructure and define clear integration requirements before deployment.
    — Gegham Azatyan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of thorough
Adjective
  • For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Boston will take a slightly different approach by announcing the name in a few weeks and the full crest in the summer.
    — Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of full

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