all-encompassing
adjective
: including everything or everyone
We're unlikely to find an all-encompassing solution.
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White American Christianity Needs to Be Honest About Its History of White Supremacy
Learning the arguments that white nationalists used to describe their all-encompassing view of the world became the measure of inclusion in the community.
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R. Derek Black, TIME, 21 May 2024
Guided by voice your own movements and the stunning all-encompassing sound of Jonny Greenwood, Meredith Monk and Jon Hopkins.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 May 2024
The muted green color, all-encompassing on the walls 70 years ago, is still found at the base of the walls.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
The Recording Industry Assn. of America recently reported that revenue for the all-encompassing genre (which includes musica Mexicana and reggaeton) hit an all-time high of $1.4 billion in 2023, a 14% growth from its previous peak in 2005.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Various solutions have existed for this over the years, including Windows’ own Easy Transfer Utility, which now occupies the tech trash heap, but similar to KVM switches, none has been particularly all-encompassing or user-friendly.
—Tom Brant, PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Frontotemporal dementia is an all-encompassing term for a group of brain disorders that threatens the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Ahead of the Met Gala, the energy was palpable as guests predicted potential red carpet looks and took moments to appreciate the all-encompassing theme of breathing new life into old archival fashion.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 May 2024
That puts the endeavor in line with Vision 2030, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s all-encompassing plan to diversify the oil-rich kingdom’s economy and change its reputation from strict religious realm to tourism and sports hot spot, all while providing jobs for young Saudis.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
R. Derek Black, TIME, 21 May 2024
Guided by voice your own movements and the stunning all-encompassing sound of Jonny Greenwood, Meredith Monk and Jon Hopkins.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 May 2024
The muted green color, all-encompassing on the walls 70 years ago, is still found at the base of the walls.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
The Recording Industry Assn. of America recently reported that revenue for the all-encompassing genre (which includes musica Mexicana and reggaeton) hit an all-time high of $1.4 billion in 2023, a 14% growth from its previous peak in 2005.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Various solutions have existed for this over the years, including Windows’ own Easy Transfer Utility, which now occupies the tech trash heap, but similar to KVM switches, none has been particularly all-encompassing or user-friendly.
—Tom Brant, PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Frontotemporal dementia is an all-encompassing term for a group of brain disorders that threatens the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Ahead of the Met Gala, the energy was palpable as guests predicted potential red carpet looks and took moments to appreciate the all-encompassing theme of breathing new life into old archival fashion.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 May 2024
That puts the endeavor in line with Vision 2030, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s all-encompassing plan to diversify the oil-rich kingdom’s economy and change its reputation from strict religious realm to tourism and sports hot spot, all while providing jobs for young Saudis.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
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“All-encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-encompassing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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