inclusive

adjective

in-ˈklü-siv How to pronounce inclusive (audio)
Definition of inclusivenext
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 Harald sought to be a monarch close to his citizens and to represent a modern, open, and inclusive Norway. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 The Week is the Festival’s media partner and there is an inclusive discount on tickets to some events for The Week readers with the code SLFW26A on checkout. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026 Such arguments have accompanied most, if not all, changes aimed at making language more inclusive. — Jo MacKiewicz, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 In this instance, the WNBA is a victim of its inclusive identity. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclusive
  1. comprehensive
  2. full
  3. panoramic
Adjective
  • The town is now essentially a real-world study for scientists, after comprehensive data was gathered over a year back in 2007.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Problems with standardized assessments The most comprehensive measure of adult literacy levels is the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of a larger international assessment known as the PIAAC.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • In the current setup, teams select players that other teams leave unprotected and then must carry that player on their big-league roster for a full year.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of full
Adjective
  • Hongqi’s researchers reportedly had to address the sensitivity of perovskite materials to water, oxygen, and ultraviolet radiation, while also adapting the photovoltaic layer to the curved glass surface of the panoramic roof.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramic

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“Inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclusive. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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