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.

Examples of as a whole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement Advertisement Global growth as a whole is expected to slow from 3.3% in 2024 to 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026, dropping below the at least 3% growth recorded year-over-year since 2020. —Solcyré Burga, Time, 3 June 2025

Now, Skinner, just like the Oilers as a whole, is looking for a chance at redemption after coming so close to winning it all last year but falling just short. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025

Perhaps the most realistic strategy moving forward is one that accepts some level of risk, prioritizes coexistence and focuses on reducing harm to people and the ocean as a whole. —Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Massive thank you to the IndyCar medical team and IndyCar as a whole for continuing to put driver safety first. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025

Rhymes for as a whole

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