big picture
noun
often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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Cracker Barrel quickly found out that the big picture is hard to see through cataracts.
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That decision will likely be made with the big picture in mind — trying to keep Taillon healthy for October rather than forcing the issue.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Its 46 rooms have big picture windows that look onto copses of color-changing trees and cabin vibes from plenty of blonde wood.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
The shipment goal might sound modest, but Xu is seeing the big picture.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That decision will likely be made with the big picture in mind — trying to keep Taillon healthy for October rather than forcing the issue.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Its 46 rooms have big picture windows that look onto copses of color-changing trees and cabin vibes from plenty of blonde wood.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
The shipment goal might sound modest, but Xu is seeing the big picture.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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