as a whole
idiom
: 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.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Their position player group as a whole was extremely healthy in 2025, and the Cubs understand that could be an area of regression.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
All have a roughly similar nutritional profile and, as a whole, would be considered the healthiest teas—potentially healthier than other options, such as rooibos or other herbal infusions.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
However, the box office as a whole has yet to recover from COVID, dual labor strikes and the increasing popularity of streaming services.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Their position player group as a whole was extremely healthy in 2025, and the Cubs understand that could be an area of regression.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
All have a roughly similar nutritional profile and, as a whole, would be considered the healthiest teas—potentially healthier than other options, such as rooibos or other herbal infusions.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
However, the box office as a whole has yet to recover from COVID, dual labor strikes and the increasing popularity of streaming services.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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