extensive
adjective
ex·ten·sive
ik-ˈsten(t)-siv 
1
: having wide or considerable extent
extensive reading
2
3
: of, relating to, or constituting farming in which large areas of land are utilized with minimum outlay and labor
extensively
adverb
extensiveness
noun
Examples of extensive in a Sentence
The storm caused extensive damage.
an extensive series of tests
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Known in Old English as Godgifu, she is believed to have been among the few women in 11th-century England to hold extensive lands.
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Michele Metychall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 July 2026
Another way to say this is that, in place of the extensive self-announcements Plato allows his characters, Rochester substitutes his own summary judgements, his sarcastic imitations.
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Literary Hub,
6 July 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Led by Miles Macquarrie, the restaurant’s beverage director and winner of the 2024 Michelin Guide Exceptional Cocktails Award, the cocktail menu is extensive but intentionally curated.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
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Michele Metychall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 July 2026
Another way to say this is that, in place of the extensive self-announcements Plato allows his characters, Rochester substitutes his own summary judgements, his sarcastic imitations.
—
Literary Hub,
6 July 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Led by Miles Macquarrie, the restaurant’s beverage director and winner of the 2024 Michelin Guide Exceptional Cocktails Award, the cocktail menu is extensive but intentionally curated.
—
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for extensive
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extensive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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extensive
adjective
ex·ten·sive
ik-ˈsten(t)-siv
: having wide or large extent
extensively
adverb
extensiveness
noun
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