big picture
noun
often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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Here's a breakdown on what's true, what's relevant and what's being left out of the big picture.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
The big picture The late-camp adjustments reflect a growing sense of urgency as the Tigers prepare for game week.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2025
The big picture By securing ports of entry, experts say, CBP elevates national security and economic prosperity.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
However, in examining some of the most important references and sub-references from each decade—beginning in the 1950s and carrying through to 2025—we’re able to parse through the Submariner story to understand the big picture.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
The big picture The late-camp adjustments reflect a growing sense of urgency as the Tigers prepare for game week.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2025
The big picture By securing ports of entry, experts say, CBP elevates national security and economic prosperity.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
However, in examining some of the most important references and sub-references from each decade—beginning in the 1950s and carrying through to 2025—we’re able to parse through the Submariner story to understand the big picture.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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