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 The pair tapped Van Eyssen, an alum of famed Asian hospitality brand Aman, to curate the spa’s program, which reflected her thoughtful and holistic approach to wellness. — Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 As senior travelers increasingly seek vacations that support healthy aging and longevity beyond the four walls of a spa, resorts, tour operators, and destinations are embracing a more holistic approach to wellness. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 While not a substitute for therapy, fiction can be part of a holistic approach to healing. — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 There will also be psychic readers, healers, holistic trainers and more. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
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comprehensive
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  • Police Chief Alex Gammelgard said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the technology and its future, as well as conversations with community members and changes in how ALPR systems are being used by government agencies.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But Abbott’s data center pause offers false expectations of a comprehensive audit.
    — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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