big picture
noun
often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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While Haven’s mental load typically consists of daily tasks, her husband tends to think big picture.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Zooming in on mitochondria might offer a reassuringly specific and seemingly scientific explanation of the many real ills of the U.S. population, but ultimately, Means and MAHA are only helping obscure the big picture.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Leaders who fail to see the big picture will struggle.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
From a big picture market perspective, rotation is an important component of true, long-lasting uptrends.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Zooming in on mitochondria might offer a reassuringly specific and seemingly scientific explanation of the many real ills of the U.S. population, but ultimately, Means and MAHA are only helping obscure the big picture.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Leaders who fail to see the big picture will struggle.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
From a big picture market perspective, rotation is an important component of true, long-lasting uptrends.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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