inclusionary

adjective

Definition of inclusionarynext
as in comprehensive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclusionary
  1. comprehensive
  2. overarching
  3. extensive
  4. pervasive
  5. widespread
  6. broad
  7. all-embracing
  8. wide
Adjective
  • Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.
    David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • But whatever form a peace operation takes, to be effective in the long run it must be anchored in and contribute to an overarching political solution.
    Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Predictably, in a sprawling government that lacks an overarching strategic vision on how to handle the disinformation threat, efforts to address disinformation have made little progress during Biden’s years in office.
    Nina Jankowicz, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2024
Definition of overarching
Adjective
  • The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.
    Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The Lego Store in Downtown Disney that has been closed for an extensive remodel since early October will reopen on Dec. 1, according to the Disneyland website.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • However, a pervasive self-confidence issue can quickly turn problematic, as a leader’s level of faith in their abilities directly impacts decision-making, team dynamics and long-term success.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This massive and pervasive hacking by China of U.S. telecom companies is significant.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of pervasive
Adjective
  • The winner of the presidential election was declared early the next morning, few people claimed widespread voter fraud, and the losing candidate conceded defeat.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Even operations that military analysts laud for their technical sophistication have lacked the precision to avoid widespread harm to civilians.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.
    Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.
    Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • In some ways, JavaScript is the people’s programming language: egoless and all-embracing.
    Sheon Han, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Then as now, his view of music was an all-embracing one that knew no stylistic boundaries.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of all-embracing
Adjective
  • Many of the recipients are college students from a wide range of schools nationwide, including Ohio State University, Clemson University in South Carolina, the University of Southern California and Missouri State University, NBC News has confirmed.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Microsoft hasn't shared a full version release date or announced wider availability.
    Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of wide
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