big picture
noun
variants
often Big Picture
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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This material is often used for storm doors and big picture windows.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Keep the big picture in mind, even on minor tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
In the big picture, the district currently allocates extra resources based mainly on which schools are performing worse on academic measures, not race.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In the big picture, both teams are underdogs in the Open Division but this one is for local pride.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Keep the big picture in mind, even on minor tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
In the big picture, the district currently allocates extra resources based mainly on which schools are performing worse on academic measures, not race.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In the big picture, both teams are underdogs in the Open Division but this one is for local pride.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.
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