all things considered
idiom
: when all the good and bad parts of something are thought of
All things considered, we're pleased with how the project turned out.
It was a pretty good vacation, all things considered.
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But all things considered, the starting rotation should be in a good spot heading into next season.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
There are still many changes to be made when funding becomes available, but the market has bounced back well, all things considered.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
So, all things considered, there’s still a chance this whole thing can be solved amicably.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
The sample size isn't big enough to draw any real conclusions, but the veteran catcher was doing a solid job for the Brewers, all things considered.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
There are still many changes to be made when funding becomes available, but the market has bounced back well, all things considered.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
So, all things considered, there’s still a chance this whole thing can be solved amicably.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
The sample size isn't big enough to draw any real conclusions, but the veteran catcher was doing a solid job for the Brewers, all things considered.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all things considered
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“All things considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20things%20considered. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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