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
Although many aficionados may be able to exercise that skill in one or two genres, rarely does a listener possess the encyclopedic knowledge for more than that.
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
And now, in a resurfaced video, the singer-guitarist shows off his encyclopedic Beatles knowledge.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
The Cleveland Museum of Art, the city’s encyclopedic institution founded in 1913, is one such beneficiary.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
And now, in a resurfaced video, the singer-guitarist shows off his encyclopedic Beatles knowledge.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
The Cleveland Museum of Art, the city’s encyclopedic institution founded in 1913, is one such beneficiary.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic
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Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
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For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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Even cities like Paris have plenty of options for cooling off in summer, from swimming in the Seine to Emily in Paris famous pools like Molitor (plan to spend a full day and lunch at the panoramic rooftop restaurant).
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Each specimen was weighed and put in the same-sized containers filled with superworm larvae to determine the optimal ratio of larvae to specimen for thorough cleaning without damaging bones.
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Those subtle cues usually reveal whether housekeeping is thorough or simply surface-level.
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It’s surrounded by a six-acre preservation full of towering conifers.
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Hochul is focusing on 100 acres, which is twice as large as Creedmoor, and the full Aqueduct tract is more than 200 acres.
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“Encyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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