big picture
noun
variants
often Big Picture
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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But so far, Kekäläinen’s first offseason in Buffalo has been about making moves with the big picture in mind.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Leaders who actively shape company direction—and not just receive it from above—see the big picture and understand their contribution.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Dodgers have become a lightning rod in the big picture of baseball finances.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See the big picture When demand is down, score luxe options with low-stress price points.
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Leaders who actively shape company direction—and not just receive it from above—see the big picture and understand their contribution.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Dodgers have become a lightning rod in the big picture of baseball finances.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See the big picture When demand is down, score luxe options with low-stress price points.
—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for big picture
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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