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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
you'll need to put your whole effort into this project
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2
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
whole and happy again after months of recuperation
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the puzzle isn't quite whole, but close enough
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the landlord eventually refunded the whole of our deposit
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Recent Examples of whole
Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Because the truth is that for ten whole years my writing has consisted of a solitary project.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
For context, Arne Slot’s side only conceded three goals via such means across the whole of last season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
On Wednesday, however, senior Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen revealed another wild stat that sheds a whole new light on Kansas City's dominance this season.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Because the truth is that for ten whole years my writing has consisted of a solitary project.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
What came next was a whole of Avalanche excellence.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
For context, Arne Slot’s side only conceded three goals via such means across the whole of last season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole
Adjective
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Of course, around her recent wedding to Benny Blanco, Gomez went all-in on bridal whites, and for their newlywed debut on the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala, both opted for sumptuous, all-black Armani.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hotel Granduca Houston, Texas Echoing European sensibilities, this posh all-suite boutique property is embedded in the lavish district of Uptown, convenient to upscale shopping and dining.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a difference between connection and control, and this lunar phase is here to remind you that true friendship (and healthy group dynamics) doesn’t fear space, evolution or honesty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Due to their links to better heart and metabolic health, nuts are definitely healthy addition to your diet.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Welcome to the ninth edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each Thursday, Anantaajith Raghuraman analyses the entire division through a specific lens.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gottlieb is also known as the unwitting godfather of the entire LSD counterculture.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Anthony Orion Dalton, 17, was sentenced on October 8 to a total of 9 years in prison, with 4 years suspended, after he was found in possession of a firearm on campus in April, according to an October 9 press release from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Board of Elections shared that a total of 79,409 New Yorkers cast their ballots on the first day of early voting on Saturday, with particularly high voting numbers in the boroughs that Mamdani won in the primary election held on June 24.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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And while in an era where productivity and efficiency are more top of mind than ever, Dimon insists that giving undivided attention is still the ultimate sign of respect.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the arms race for audience’s undivided attention, both single-player and competitive games have become their own self-perpetuating ecosystems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Its jet-drive propulsion system, when deployed, creates thrust by accelerating well fluids via an impeller unit, which moves the probe through the wellbore.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Across the country—and especially in the South—plans are well in the works for Thanksgiving meals that will both satisfy and delight guests.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yamamoto is also the first pitcher since Curt Schilling to throw consecutive complete games in a postseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps one of the most complete.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, here are a few specific spots in both countries that are on our list for maximum totality time and proximity to adventure.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Nacua’s absence, quarterback Matthew Stafford showcased the totality of weapons in the offense.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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