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

The Rutgers product landed in the northeast during a time the Liberty, the WNBA and New York as a whole experienced turmoil. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

If the cornerback play improves, then TCU’s defense as a whole could take a major step forward. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Today, the glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs have transformed not just diabetes treatment but weight-loss management and the healthcare industry as a whole. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2026

Gin del Drago was conceived as a way to bottle the aromas, textures and biodiversity of this Mediterranean woodland, offering guests a sensory experience that extends beyond wine and reflects the estate as a whole. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for as a whole

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