all-inclusive
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-inclusive
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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“They’ve been moving away from the all-inclusive model at exactly the wrong moment,” Newman said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
"EU products must continue to benefit from the most competitive treatment, with no increases in tariffs beyond the clear and all-inclusive ceiling previously agreed," the commission said.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Luxury cruises are generally all-inclusive, with food, drinks and gratuities factored into the total price.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
Most tourists, the majority from Russia and China, arrive with all-inclusive packages, meaning that spending doesn’t trickle down to ordinary Cubans as visitors don’t spend much outside their preapproved itinerary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
So all-inclusive is this little word that it can be either singular or plural.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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