Synonyms of across-the-board

across-the-board 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈkrȯs-ṯẖə-ˈbȯrd 

as in general

belonging or relating to the whole

an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• general
• overall
• generic
• universal
• common
• broad
• global
• blanket
• wide
• widespread
• broad-brush
• extensive
• sweeping
• wholesale
• collective
• comprehensive
• pervasive
• overarching
• ubiquitous
• all-embracing
• aggregate
• broadscale
• worldwide
• inclusionary
• complete
• full
• plenary
• planetary
• broad-gauge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• particular
• partial
• component
• local
• regional
• divisional
• fragmentary
• constituent
• sectional
• localized
• cross-sectional

across the board

2 of 2

phrase

as in overall

with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time

The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overall
• collectively
• together
• all around
• generally
• broadly
• altogether
• all told
• all in all
• in the aggregate
• inclusively
• all over
• totally
• collectedly
• completely
• loosely
• on the whole
• entirely
• fully
• thoroughly
• wholly
• liberally
• macroscopically
• encyclopedically
• comprehensively
• exhaustively
• sweepingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strictly
• literally
• microscopically
• minutely
• specifically
• alone
• solely
• narrowly
• exclusively
• separately
• individually
• detailedly
• distinctly
• restrictedly
• singly
• singularly
• categorically
• fractionally
• solitarily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of across-the-board

Adjective

Scott’s performance has received across-the-board raves, but even more so than The Debut, the film itself has both fans and detractors. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

The state budget, approved in June, imposed the across-the-board limit for the next three years in a bid to stabilize state revenues. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Phrase

Naturally, the sedan won’t see any significant changes, though all-wheel drive will no longer be offered on the introductory SV trim, while pricing across the board will hike by $210. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026

Denis Villeneuve’s capper on his Arrakis trilogy is once again expected to be a contender in the Best Picture category and pretty much across the board in the craft categories. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026