as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an unfair, broad-brush accusation of corruption in the statehouse
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Recent Examples of broad-brush
Characters archly comment on proceedings directly to camera at some points and retreat into the staid distance of historical drama at others, as passages of seemingly earnest melodrama crash abruptly into broad-brush contemporary satire.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But broad-brush fearmongering does nothing to help us support these efforts.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
In fact, much of the final deal is broad-brush — a plan to collaborate in the future, but one with details that remain to be determined.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Both China and the EU have been targets of President Donald Trump’s broad-brush global tariff regime, and have pivoted to each other for more predictable trade parternships.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This broad-brush approach creates regulatory uncertainty, discourages institutional adoption, and pushes businesses to more welcoming jurisdictions.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
While the administration has given the broad-brush details of its trade plans, the details and implementation are still up for grabs.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
Making up for the broad-brush failure generally, and Pittsburgh specifically, is almost impossible, but Saturday provides an ideal opportunity.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
On the surface, the difference might suggest nothing more than a rounding error, but such broad-brush statistics don’t tell the full story about who’s buying—and who’s buying what.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But broad-brush fearmongering does nothing to help us support these efforts.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
In fact, much of the final deal is broad-brush — a plan to collaborate in the future, but one with details that remain to be determined.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Both China and the EU have been targets of President Donald Trump’s broad-brush global tariff regime, and have pivoted to each other for more predictable trade parternships.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This broad-brush approach creates regulatory uncertainty, discourages institutional adoption, and pushes businesses to more welcoming jurisdictions.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
While the administration has given the broad-brush details of its trade plans, the details and implementation are still up for grabs.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
Making up for the broad-brush failure generally, and Pittsburgh specifically, is almost impossible, but Saturday provides an ideal opportunity.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
On the surface, the difference might suggest nothing more than a rounding error, but such broad-brush statistics don’t tell the full story about who’s buying—and who’s buying what.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-brush
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Democrats’ share of generic congressional polling has fallen since the start of October, while President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has actually risen a tick.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Biologics have a special pathway to FDA approval, and biosimilars — alternatives to the brand name products — have long been treated differently than other generic drugs.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Child care disruptions have been shown to negatively impact labor force participation (particularly for women), productivity growth and overall economic growth.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The overall findings indicated that those who received the drug did not perform better than those given a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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What these places have in common is a large military presence.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As an example, in the study the authors showcase a common AI benchmark called Grade School Math 8K (GSM8K), which measures performance on a set of basic math questions.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Broad-brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-brush. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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