extensive

adjective

ik-ˈsten(t)-siv How to pronounce extensive (audio)
Definition of extensivenext
as in broad
having considerable extent a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral

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Recent Examples of extensive Lithuania has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than 4½-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Avila said the attack left her with severe injuries to her arm and face, extensive scarring, and post-traumatic stress disorder. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 In that hands-on evaluation, the reviewer put the Flow 2 through extensive real-world testing across two months in a demanding household environment, covering over 100 cleaning jobs and more than 18,500 square feet of floor space. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 The insurgents continued to focus on raids but also engaged in more extensive operations and terror tactics, such as ZIPRA’s shooting down of civilian airliners in 1978 and ’79. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
  1. broad
  2. wide
  3. sweeping
  4. comprehensive
  5. deep
  6. expansive
  7. extended
  8. widespread
Adjective
  • The broader testing program is intended to evaluate the vehicles and their operating approach under increasingly representative conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The top trade envoys for China and the European Union agreed Friday on a broad initial deal following two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over trade imbalances, the EU trade commissioner said.
    — Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • Expanding final assembly facilities must therefore be matched by reliable deliveries from suppliers and sufficient skilled labour across the wider production network.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In our view, that would be strong evidence of a Tier-1 bottom and an important signal for the wider market.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Virunga Lodge is a rustic hilltop retreat with ten suites (or bandas), half overlooking stunning Lake Burera, the other with sweeping views of Rwanda's jagged volcanic peaks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The award was presented during American Film Night, a collaboration between THR and the Motion Picture Association (MPA), staged on the 33rd floor of the Park Hyatt Busan with sweeping views of the waterfront and Gwangan Bridge.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Adjective
  • By comparison, human advisors can build a comprehensive financial plan — including investing, taxes, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning and more — based on your specific goals.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Months later, Straker delivered a comprehensive menu—and when the doors opened, Casa Cruz became London’s hottest restaurant.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • Shamet shot three-of-four from deep for 13 points in 16 minutes, and Clarkson scored seven points in nine minutes.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With c, the followup to last year’s UNMUSIQUE, Lucy is now two full-length projects deep for deadAir, sporting a new distribution deal with Atlantic and trying to translate their dreamscapes for bigger crowds.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • The district had worked with SYDKIMYL in some capacity since 2019, but the expansive new contract would have Kimberly provide coaching for principals at 10 CMS middle schools as well as three assistant superintendents.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The fashion house’s first such project in Latin America will house 73 residences, only two per floor, with expansive private terraces and a host of wellness and recreational facilities once completed in 2029.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansive
Adjective
  • The sketch took aim at reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, including plumbing issues and mental-health struggles among the crew during their extended deployment.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Health problems dogged previous popes with Leo’s predecessor Francis spending an extended period in hospital and facing multiple health difficulties in the final months of his life.
    — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • There also remained no claim of responsibility for Saturday's attack on Riyadh airport, though the Houthis at times have kept silent when an attack brought widespread international condemnation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Some 356,000 remained without power from the storm, which caused widespread damage and at least four deaths.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of widespread

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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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