unabridged

adjective

Definition of unabridgednext
as in entire
not shortened by leaving out some parts; not abridged an unabridged reprint of a novel an unabridged dictionary

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Recent Examples of unabridged To read the unabridged story, go here. — Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Production wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to create unabridged adaptations. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 The revision of Merriam’s unabridged masterpiece was abandoned. — Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025 This is the first time an unabridged version of the book will be released. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unabridged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabridged
  1. entire
  2. extensive
  3. integral
  4. exhaustive
  5. intact
  6. uncut
Adjective
  • Brands need to decide which trends resonate, which ones make sense to capitalize on and make a new product launch or an entire franchise and which to let go and pass over.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This phone’s standout feature is the adjustable privacy display, which can hide your entire screen, or just portions of it, from onlookers and strangers.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • While the property’s extensive and expensive renovation has elevated nearly every corner of the resort, the room doors appear to have been overlooked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • As a French overseas territory and integral part of the European Union, the 436-square-mile island has traditionally relied heavily on exports to Europe, particularly rum and bananas, alongside tourism.
    — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Human oversight was integral throughout, both to validate the computational approach and to guide deeper qualitative analysis.
    — Justin Chen, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • Because space and defense qualification cycles require multiple years of exhaustive safety and performance certifications, switching to a cheaper competitor is highly frictional for a prime contractor.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The New York Times‘ exhaustive list of the best TV shows of the 21st century traces its origin to a similar list of the best books a couple years ago.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhaustive
Adjective
  • One image shows an intact amphora nestled among thick seagrass on the seafloor — while another shows a police diver examining a large, heavily encrusted vessel.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro has called for easing environmental rules and allowing farming or mining on Indigenous lands, raising concern that forest loss could increase even if current restrictions remain technically intact.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of intact
Adjective
  • The new work is a radical take on aging and femininity, an uncut hit of Cindy Sherman—despite, or maybe even because of, her initial hesitation.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Nucleus is now offering a less glamorous demonstration of that challenge, sharing nearly two hours of uncut factory work while acknowledging that the robot still relies significantly on human assistance.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncut

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“Unabridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabridged. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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