as a whole

phrase

: as a complete unit

—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something

Language as a whole is constantly evolving.

The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.

The company as a whole is doing well.

Examples of as a whole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite Musk’s decline in net worth and his companies’ losses, the stock market as a whole performed very well on the day after the election. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026

The exact number varies greatly depending on what type of hardware is inside a data center, where it's built, and what method is used to cool the servers and the building as a whole. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Everyone knows once the loyal fans are out, the show as a whole is not far behind. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

What is best for the mother/baby unit as a whole is a healthy mother. — Elyce Cardonick, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for as a whole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole