as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a butterfly expert with an inclusive knowledge of his subject
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Recent Examples of inclusive
That inclusive environment developed by Trier extends up and down the call sheet, and front of and behind the camera.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Best plus-size spring wedding guest dresses Most multi-label department stores offer inclusive sizing, as do fashion girl go-tos like Ganni.
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Stable housing, economic supports, safe communities, inclusive policies, supportive workplaces, and compassionate classrooms are not abstract ideals.
—Scott Lomurray, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Staff and volunteers are expected to create inclusive environments while navigating limited resources, public scrutiny and, sometimes, personal attacks.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.—
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The researchers trained SleepFM using polysomnography, a comprehensive sleep measurement that tracks brain and heart activity as well as breathing, leg movements and eye movements.—
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
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Rooftop running track at Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon Take in panoramic views of Lisbon while running on Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon's 11th floor track, which loops around the entire building for a truly unique vantage point of the Portuguese capital.—
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In the park, there is a wide range of hikes to suit any interest or ability—from a casual stroll around a cholla cactus garden to a more challenging 3-mile, 1,050-feet-elevation-gain hike to the peak of Ryan Mountain with panoramic views.—
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“Inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclusive. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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