big picture

noun

often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
used with the

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And the big picture is this: The Marlins have been far more competitive during the early stages of another rebuild than most expected. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025 Looking at the big picture, Witak concludes that his job is providing a through line for the array of BBC Studios activities. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 June 2025 In the big picture, this was as much a feeling out process as anything. Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025 While Haven’s mental load typically consists of daily tasks, her husband tends to think big picture. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for big picture

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of big picture was in 1904

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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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