holistic

adjective

Definition of holisticnext
as in comprehensive
as in all-inclusive The doctor took a holistic approach to the patient's care.

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Recent Examples of holistic Midwife Melanie Corrales said the organization's care model prioritizes a holistic approach to patient health. — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 That’s where a more holistic approach to midlife wellness comes in. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026 Communications modernization requires a holistic view of the function before individual changes begin. — David Grossman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 For years, one of our families has owned a Crown Heights brownstone that was also home to our holistic wellness center, welcoming visitors including Stevie Wonder. — Landon Dais, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
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  • Today, some are convincing enough to fool experts, helped along by a market where documentation is scarce and comprehensive catalogs and archives are rare.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Receive a comprehensive breakdown of talent showcasing this year by signing up for our Comedy Means Business newsletter at this link.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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