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
Sustainable weight loss requires a holistic approach.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Savills highlights branded residences from boutique resort operators such as Soneva; COMO, which specializes in holistic wellness, and Lefay, a luxury wellness resort in northern Italy focused on combining high-end hospitality with environmental sustainability and innovative spa concepts.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Gala Magriñá is a holistic interior design expert and principal and founder at Gala Magriñá Design.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Savills highlights branded residences from boutique resort operators such as Soneva; COMO, which specializes in holistic wellness, and Lefay, a luxury wellness resort in northern Italy focused on combining high-end hospitality with environmental sustainability and innovative spa concepts.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Gala Magriñá is a holistic interior design expert and principal and founder at Gala Magriñá Design.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
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The donation will also support research initiatives advancing precision medicine approaches including studies of treatment response, comprehensive molecular profiling to personalize therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to detect trends that can guide more effective care.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Evanston publishes easily accessible comprehensive financial information on its website, including bills lists, debt information and salaries.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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