overarching
adjective
over·arch·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈär-chiŋ 
1
: forming an arch overhead
an overarching bower
an overarching bridge
2
: dominating or embracing all else
overarching goals
overarching ambition
projects of overarching public benefit—
Bob Katz
Bob KatzExamples of overarching in a Sentence
Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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The overarching production was scarce.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The department is comparatively expansive because Cartier creates jewelry as well and enjoys overarching influence.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
In his first extended interview since taking the SAG-AFTRA reins from Fran Drescher, Astin dove in with candid responses to questions including the overarching question about next year’s negotiations on a master contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Closing that gap will be an overarching idea for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and his front office over the coming months.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overarching
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overarching. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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