ENTIRETIES Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

entirety

noun

in-ˈtī-rə-tē

Definition of entirety

as in completeness

the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification I wish that I could find a card for Valentine's Day that expresses the entirety of my love

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Recent Examples of entirety The New Orleans Saints have not been able to put together a consistent offense for the entirety of a game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of people eat, sleep, and breathe this show for the entirety of its two-month run. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026 Michele, who portrayed ambitious dreamer Rachel Berry for the entirety of the original series’ run, is reportedly set to return for the reboot. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The third floor will shut down in its entirety late next year, but the ground floor will remain fully open, at least for all of next year. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entirety

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Profile completeness, review generation, citation hygiene and location page quality can’t be a one-time project.

— Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Some of the value lies in the pattern, completeness, and condition, but check before casting off a set or individual pieces of bone china.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of completeness

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Ginger Tea Studies suggest that ginger can help speed stomach emptying, which may reduce feelings of fullness, bloating, and nausea.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026
Their mix of protein, fiber, and slow-digesting carbohydrates helps support steady energy and a sense of fullness.

— Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fullness

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