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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The same applies to society as a whole.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Standout performances from the wide array of showcasing artists included the likes of Aysanabee, Yellofox, James Keegan, Steve Ray Ladson, Georgia Mooney, Ollee Owens, Davin McCoy and Lorraine Nash, though every artist in attendance brought their own unique flair to the conference as a whole.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Reading, as a whole, remains a cornerstone of nuanced thinking and communication—skills that are increasingly critical for business leaders, according to Brooke Vuckovic, a professor at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful boundaries protect not just you, but the workplace as a whole.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Standout performances from the wide array of showcasing artists included the likes of Aysanabee, Yellofox, James Keegan, Steve Ray Ladson, Georgia Mooney, Ollee Owens, Davin McCoy and Lorraine Nash, though every artist in attendance brought their own unique flair to the conference as a whole.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Reading, as a whole, remains a cornerstone of nuanced thinking and communication—skills that are increasingly critical for business leaders, according to Brooke Vuckovic, a professor at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful boundaries protect not just you, but the workplace as a whole.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for as a whole
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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