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

While pros agree that granite as a whole is out, regardless of shade, designer Rebecca Ward considers brown granite to be the biggest offender color-wise. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026

The Hanna Awards, which have been held annually since 1983, have become a symbol of prestige, within both the law enforcement community and the state as a whole. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026

Fort Worth as a whole has made a strong push to be recognized as a hub for film production. —Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026

Paramount has been seeking to buy WBD as a whole — but WBD’s board has rejected eight consecutive offers from Ellison and his backers, which include his dad, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for as a whole

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