all-embracing
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of all-embracing
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Also, absurdist fare that has you questioning "Why?" is a mood we're all embracing right now.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025
The all embracing cliché written eons ago is traced to a nameless market pundit: “This is a market of stocks, not a stock market.”
From Forbes • Jun. 22, 2015
Initial international reaction to the idea of an outside force has been positive, with the United Nations, European Union and Obama administration all embracing the idea, in principle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2014
In fact, weren't we all embracing our inner geeks?
From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2012
Soon, my cousins are all embracing me and my tears are now a thunderstorm.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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