big picture
noun
variants
often Big Picture
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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Does seeing the big picture bring clarity to the connection?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
But even though the season ended Sunday, the big picture hasn’t changed.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The parallels between Thielen and Ham are astounding when looking at the big picture.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Sendek chose to look at the big picture.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
But even though the season ended Sunday, the big picture hasn’t changed.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The parallels between Thielen and Ham are astounding when looking at the big picture.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Sendek chose to look at the big picture.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big picture
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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