looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); retrieval (e.g. data); searching for; referring to
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
rare; strange; odd; peculiar
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
full version; complete version; unabridged edition
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
planning; project; plan; design
novel; original; new; innovative
ground wave; terrestrial broadcast signal (i.e. not satellite); terrestrial; over-the-air
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
popular (hit) program (programme)
dear; desired; missed; longed-for; nostalgic
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
water's edge; beach; shore
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
ten; 10; ten years of age; (arch.) book containing a collection of poems
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
roar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughter; laughing hard (by a single person)