as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification
the completeness of my respect for the theory of relativity is in no way diminished by the incompleteness of my understanding of the details
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Recent Examples of completeness
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The apparent completeness of the hull suggests the submarine could be further along than previously believed, said Moon Keun-sik, a professor at Hanyang University and former South Korean submarine officer, according to reporting from the Associated Press.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
While the numbers offer a glimpse into the labor market during the government shutdown, experts say investors and government officials will likely view the data with some skepticism, given questions about the accuracy and completeness of data collection following the shutdown.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
This list reflects our favorites, not an attempt at completeness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The completeness of the new skeleton provided Zanno with the ideal specimen to test these long-standing conclusions.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
There is a completeness to his game that is pretty rare for a young player.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Jeffery and Witteveen showed that completeness can reach doubly exponential proximity to one.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
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Although the synthetic substance is not fully biodegradable and doesn't simply disappear in its entirety, a large percentage of the PVA makeup is biodegradable.—
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The nubuck outers are weatherproof, keeping out wind, rain, and snow, while the incredibly soft vegan shearling interior provides valuable insulation from the elements throughout the entirety of the shoes.—
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When the Siren Stops, a heartfelt instruction from every responder aspiring to live wholeness beyond the uniform, is his first book.—
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Healing, if not wholeness, is found through acts of reclamation.—
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Add dynamic fullness to your locks with a butterfly cut like Shania Twain.—
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The protein in oats can contribute to your sense of fullness (satiety) and steady energy.—
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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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