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

Examples of overarching in a Sentence

Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.

Recent Examples on the Web

The overarching theme is consumers making deliberate budget choices, favoring memorable experiences over forgettable spending. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

This is consistent with the film’s overarching preoccupation with greed, which here takes the form of gluttony. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

Outside of the overarching team-quality categories such as run differential and winning percentage, the most significant predictor of Fall Classic qualification at the break is Win Probability Added (WPA) at the plate. — Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026

From food and activities to the overarching culture, players had the opportunity to be immersed in locals’ everyday go-tos. — Zuri Primos july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for overarching

• arching
• marching
• parching