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

Skubal seems to be peaking at the right time — just as Roberts hoped for the team as a whole. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The industry as a whole can credit Lee with the creation of this unique process. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

And while the pass rush unit as a whole didn’t offer any optimism, second-year outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was a constant presence whenever the pass rush did show up. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

The team got together as a whole group for the first time a few days before the World Cup began. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for as a whole

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