as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the president's state of the union speech is usually an omnibus look at the issues that the country is confronting
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as in anthology
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Recent Examples of omnibus
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Late Thursday night, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed H.B. 315 into law, a roughly 450-page omnibus bill that — among other things — will allow law enforcement agencies to charge the public for access to police videos, including body cameras, dash cams and jail surveillance footage.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Anime streamer Crunchyroll has snatched up theatrical rights for North America and select international territories for the dark fantasy omnibus movie Attack on Titan: The Last Attack.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
Weldon will be the first nominee for CDC director to ever need to be confirmed by the Senate due to a provision passed in the recent omnibus budget.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Late Thursday night, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed H.B. 315 into law, a roughly 450-page omnibus bill that — among other things — will allow law enforcement agencies to charge the public for access to police videos, including body cameras, dash cams and jail surveillance footage.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Treasury Department told reporters at the end of November that the additional IRS funding would have been securely in place if Congress were looking to fund the government with a larger spending package, sometimes called an omnibus.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Anime streamer Crunchyroll has snatched up theatrical rights for North America and select international territories for the dark fantasy omnibus movie Attack on Titan: The Last Attack.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
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The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand their families, according to the tennis body.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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That's in part because Medicare, which is available to people who are 65 or older, provides enrollees with relatively comprehensive coverage.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Suddenly every bus in the city of Buenos Aires seemed to sport, on its dashboard, a holy card of the pope.—
Federico Perelmuter,
The Dial,
13 Mar. 2025
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Like other districts, Barrington has a tiered bus system, staggering start times at elementary, middle and high schools to be able to accommodate busing needs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Moore does some of her most deliciously bitchy work in the second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The actress appeared in five seasons of Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology series but Lange seems to be done with it.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Bell Flight Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Out of this group, Bell’s five-seat 505 Jet Ranger X is for buyers who want all the bells and whistles, including 99 cubic feet of interior space and raised rear seats that allow everyone to enjoy the panoramic view.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Once again, the Four Seasons is the official hotel partner of the Emmy-winning HBO show and the Four Seasons Koh Samui features villas with private pools and panoramic ocean views.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of people line the street to watch and pay their respects as the funeral procession carrying the caskets of Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Ariel Bibas pass by with the family in minibuses behind them on its way to the funeral on February 26, 2025 in Rishon LeZion, Israel.—
Tovah Lazaroff,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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One early morning, I was told to be ready at 5 a.m. to be picked up by a minibus carrying the Diablos.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Fremantle pitched its new adventure tale Sandokan, featuring Turkish star Can Yaman; Banijay Entertainment showcased Maigret, a modern-day update of the iconic French detective novels; and All3Media International launched action thriller The Assassin, starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the novel, audiences will encounter familiar faces and plenty of new ones to love just as much.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a year full of milestones, Gaga also announced a free show at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for May 3.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
3 Mar. 2025
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Also in Chanel, the maison’s longtime muses Caroline De Maigret and Charlotte Casiraghi stepped out of sleek cars looking the picture of Parisian elegance.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Extreme Terrain, an offroad vehicle outfitter, analyzed automotive data to see which car brands hold their value the most and which are prone to rapid depreciation.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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