ENCOMPASSING Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

encompassing 1 of 2

adjective

as in all-inclusive

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as in ambient

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encompassing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of encompass

as in surrounding

to form a circle around a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

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as in including

to have as part of a whole textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history

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as in enveloping

to surround or cover closely a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals

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Recent Examples of encompassing

Adjective

Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities . — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026 Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20. — Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025

Verb

This shift means career success is now measured by a more personal definition, encompassing well-being and autonomy alongside professional growth. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In her new role, Martin Kelley will oversee communications for the streaming giant’s feature film department, encompassing live-action, documentaries, and animation. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Sixty-seven artists presented videotapes—encompassing literature, dance, music, theater, and more—as alternative programming; Fitzgerald contributed To Sorrow (1984) to the music section, alongside Laurie Anderson, Robert Longo, and Julie Hayward. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Initially built as a chemical fertilizer plant, the complex grew into an expansive establishment encompassing glycerin and explosives factories by 1935. — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 Just north of the city is the massive Montesinho Natural Park, one of Portugal’s largest, encompassing two mountains. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Her own estimate is roughly three hours of post-production for every hour spent shooting, a process encompassing culling, Lightroom edits and Photoshop retouching. — Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Some of the attacks, both by organized Jewish groups and by individual writers, were more like hazing than criticism—vicious, personal, encompassing. — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 CFOs are often expected to assume an outsized mandate that extends well beyond traditional finance, encompassing both business and technological challenges and opportunities, according to Russell Reynolds Associates. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing

Adjective

From secluded stays in Antigua to all-inclusive resorts in Punta Mita, these are the best of the best hotels across the Caribbean and Mexico.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Named the best tour operator in the world for 2026 by Travel + Leisure readers, TCS World Travel operates all-inclusive private jet journeys across the globe.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of all-inclusive

Adjective

Tables and seating are arranged around a crackling fire with torches and ambient lighting surround the venue under the open sky and stars.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Instead of storing this platform ambient heat underground for the winter, just use it right now.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambient

Verb

Excitement surrounding the new season is slowly growing among the West Ham United fanbase, but there are lingering issues that remain hard to ignore.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Israeli warplanes also targeted a teacher’s training college and a religious building in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, around 10 miles east of Ansar, with further strikes reported in the surrounding area.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrounding

Verb

This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Plenty have YouTube channels showcasing their elite careers, including Hunt and men’s 100m silver-medallist Jeremiah Azu.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of including

Verb

The vibe is enveloping, the songs an easily digestible pastiche of pop splattered with hip-hop and the dancing pinpoint-perfect but loose when the Magnificent Seven are unleashed to showcase their personalities.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Although gray skies are enveloping the Pharmalot campus, our spirits remain sunny.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of enveloping

Adjective

Police Chief Alex Gammelgard said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the technology and its future, as well as conversations with community members and changes in how ALPR systems are being used by government agencies.

— Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
But Abbott’s data center pause offers false expectations of a comprehensive audit.

— John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Vanderbosch recommends picking a patch of sky to focus on until a quick, bright streak passes by — even in your peripheral vision — and to avoid looking at your phone.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Even in the third-person narration of Call of the Wild the dramatis personae of eccentric, infighting dogs overshadows the flat and peripheral human characters until Thornton appears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of peripheral

Verb

Champions Nigeria enter with 10 stars encircling the crest on their jerseys, having won 10 of the previous 13 WAFCONs, and looking to add an 11th.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The stone is halo-set on a pavé band—jewelry lingo for having a ring of small white diamonds encircling the stone and covering the band.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Definition of encircling

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