holistic

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Recent Examples of holistic Complex shapes tend to be costly or impossible to produce using these methods, and mass reduction is typically achieved through iterative refinement rather than holistic optimization. Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 News of Jackson’s talent reached the ears of the department’s Performance, Wellness and Resilience team, dedicated to the wellness and holistic health of the department’s roughly 4,700 employees. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026 Honestly, these platforms are in desperate need of a holistic music strategy rather than fake influencer payments. Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026 These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients. Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
Adjective
  • Since the warehouse fire is so recent and cleanup has just begun, Jegede said the precise impact on gardens can’t be measured until comprehensive soil tests are conducted in the area.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • According to the National Endowment for the Arts, which conducts the most comprehensive survey of the nation’s reading habits, fewer than half of all adults reported having read a book of any kind in 2022.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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