big picture
noun
variants
often Big Picture
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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His age looms as a ticking clock for Detroit’s contention timeline, and that’s something to keep in mind in the big picture.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
In the big picture the Dolphins are following the path Sullivan said was key.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Replacing Ackerman is even more critical in the big picture.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
But the big picture is becoming clear.
—Ryan Brennan
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
In the big picture the Dolphins are following the path Sullivan said was key.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Replacing Ackerman is even more critical in the big picture.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
But the big picture is becoming clear.
—Ryan Brennan
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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