overarching
adjective
over·arch·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈär-chiŋ 
1
: forming an arch overhead
an overarching bower
an overarching bridge
2
: dominating or embracing all else
overarching goals
overarching ambition
projects of overarching public benefit—
Bob Katz
Bob KatzExamples of overarching in a Sentence
Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This meeting of cultures mirrors a more overarching phenomenon Hosoda has observed in the medium of animation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The overarching themes from Pinterest's data is budget-friendly and nostalgic costumes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In a recent chat with Interview Magazine, the filmmaker explained that while Marvel often ties its heroes together under one overarching narrative, his approach at DC is about exploring different heroes and worlds told through standalone stories.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overarching
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overarching. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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