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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.

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Television and social media were filled with scenes of toppled and damaged buildings, including entire apartment blocks that appeared to be tottering as desperate residents camped out on the streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

They have their first engine upgrade for Austria this weekend, but Hamilton said it would not close the entire gap to the best engines.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Maybe he just really dislikes the entire program and wasn’t targeting Haitians in particular.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Qualcomm is telling Wall Street that its nonhandset business alone will approach the size of the entire company today.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

After an entire plate of cookies, I’d told her about the book and said I wanted it.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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