big picture
noun
often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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In the big picture, Chevalier says Asics hopes the Tomo collaboration will highlight the bonds within the athletic footwear space.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Jia steered the conversation back to the big picture.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Seeing the big picture The primary mission launched on Wednesday is called the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP).
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet, for all the anger and backlash around Kimmel’s suspension, the longtime host’s deft decision Tuesday was to speak to the conservative activist’s grieving family and the big picture in America right now.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Jia steered the conversation back to the big picture.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Seeing the big picture The primary mission launched on Wednesday is called the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP).
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet, for all the anger and backlash around Kimmel’s suspension, the longtime host’s deft decision Tuesday was to speak to the conservative activist’s grieving family and the big picture in America right now.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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