SWEEPINGLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

sweepingly

adverb

as in systematically

with attention to all aspects or details in a bold move, the secretary of the treasury sweepingly transformed the nation's banking system

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Recent Examples of sweepingly That’s a fitting title in a sense, given that Faouzia’s brand of emotional, anthemic pop music comes across as so sweepingly cinematic. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Even more sweepingly, slavery itself must end, everywhere, immediately, and forever. — Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025

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The strategy uses Hammett parameters to systematically tune the optical properties of iridium complexes through a process called orbital decoupling.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The current administration has implemented sweeping overhauls to federal land management that critics argue systematically isolate underserved communities.

— Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Known widely for her philanthropic efforts, the family encouraged devoted fans to honor Parton’s legacy by donating to a special cause close to her heart — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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