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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Another issue that will need to be overcome is the corrosive nature of the fuel and key components of the reactor as a whole.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Taken as a whole, Liquid Death’s Sparkling Energy feels like a natural extension of the brand’s evolution.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In many ways, the variance between the high and low points that Green still provides mirror those of the 15-15 Warriors as a whole.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The film as a whole used minimal CGI and instead went for practical effects paired with compositing, creating a raw and seamless look throughout.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Taken as a whole, Liquid Death’s Sparkling Energy feels like a natural extension of the brand’s evolution.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In many ways, the variance between the high and low points that Green still provides mirror those of the 15-15 Warriors as a whole.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The film as a whole used minimal CGI and instead went for practical effects paired with compositing, creating a raw and seamless look throughout.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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