as in entire
not shortened by leaving out some parts; not abridged
an unabridged reprint of a novel an unabridged dictionary
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Recent Examples of unabridged
Yet many cookbooks are devoted to unabridged endgames.
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 3 Sep. 2024
The unabridged Taiwanese edition of Gao’s essays is sometimes shared among readers as a PDF, but some mainland readers have trouble with the standard Chinese characters that are used on the island.
—Ian Johnson, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024
While some commercials are clearly trimmed for the sake of funnier supercuts (and there are some very amusing ads here), most play out unabridged and with otherwise nothing else in the way of additional tampering by the filmmakers.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, Planet of the Apes novel is also available as an unabridged audiobook for $15 (reg.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 3 Sep. 2024
The unabridged Taiwanese edition of Gao’s essays is sometimes shared among readers as a PDF, but some mainland readers have trouble with the standard Chinese characters that are used on the island.
—Ian Johnson, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024
While some commercials are clearly trimmed for the sake of funnier supercuts (and there are some very amusing ads here), most play out unabridged and with otherwise nothing else in the way of additional tampering by the filmmakers.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, Planet of the Apes novel is also available as an unabridged audiobook for $15 (reg.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for unabridged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabridged
Adjective
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The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over a dozen new horror movies are dropping on Pluto, including the entire Paranormal Activity franchise (yes, even Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones), plus 30 Days of Night and its sequel 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, and the Gary Oldman-starring Bram Stoker's Dracula.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Stay Here: Come for the famous geothermal waters, stay for the extensive treatment menu, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is where wellness is actualized.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those raised in poverty become accustomed to setbacks, viewing them as integral parts of life's journey.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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There was recently a show at the Pompidou Center, a really exhaustive retrospective of Surrealism.—
Renée Reizman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This is not an exhaustive list of players the Broncos could target in every round.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Education has maintained that all operations, including those related to student loan forgiveness and repayment, will remain intact.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The president maintained that the core functions would remain intact.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The deal, announced by Film Movement president Michael Rosenberg and Kadokawa Corp.’s Shoko Yoneda, includes the original, uncut version never before available in North America.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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The former features 4 meters of uncut raw denim and with leather edges, made of braided construction held together with knots that envelop the forearm then float around the body.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Unabridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabridged. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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