UNABRIDGED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

unabridged

adjective

Definition of unabridged

as in entire

not shortened by leaving out some parts; not abridged an unabridged reprint of a novel an unabridged dictionary

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Recent Examples of unabridged To read the unabridged story, go here. — Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Production wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to create unabridged adaptations. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 The revision of Merriam’s unabridged masterpiece was abandoned. — Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025 This is the first time an unabridged version of the book will be released. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unabridged

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Adjective

Charlotte was down by 35 points after three quarters, and the entire fourth quarter amounted to garbage time.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
One of them is José Antonio Bañuelos-Díaz, 42, who applied for citizenship in October 2025 after living in the country for 40 years and spending his entire adult life as a legal permanent resident.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Spring water had to be channeled to collection areas, and then toward Solomon’s Pools, an extensive water-storage complex built south of Bethlehem.

— Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
After being closed for extensive renovations, the property is planning a grand re-opening for Spring 2025.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

There is no exhaustive review of AI maturity in the industry, but surveys suggest that many companies hit a wall with their pilot projects, leaving them at stage two.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Each photograph’s staging is meticulous, and there is an almost exhaustive attempt to interweave the agent’s narratives with the visual language of each image.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhaustive

Adjective

Although insiders said Wiseman had expressed a willingness to stay, and there had been discussions about her role at the combined company, Bloys’ new setup mostly keeps the HBO and HBO Max structure intact.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Stocchetto’s son Maurizio, the current owner, marked the 50th anniversary with a light refurbishment but one that kept the vintage backbone intact, from the brocades and mirrors to the marble floor and dark wood panels.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of intact

Adjective

Booker’s stands out as being the uncut, unfiltered member of this collection—in other words, the whiskey is bottled at cask strength, which usually ranges from about 120 to 130 proof, and it’s filtered only to remove barrel char.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
The new work is a radical take on aging and femininity, an uncut hit of Cindy Sherman—despite, or maybe even because of, her initial hesitation.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

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