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
Sumrall’s holistic approach to program-building has impressed several athletic directors.
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Reflecting the brand’s steady growth, Onitsuka Tiger is expanding its offerings beyond apparel, introducing eyewear and jewelry collaborations with Mikimoto, further solidifying its position as a holistic lifestyle brand.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
This is where a full cybersecurity suite like Surfshark One steps in, providing holistic protection tailor-made for modern digital life.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Their expert team includes professionals with specialities in health coaching, nutrition, and mental health counseling, providing a comprehensive and holistic wellness experience for each guest.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Reflecting the brand’s steady growth, Onitsuka Tiger is expanding its offerings beyond apparel, introducing eyewear and jewelry collaborations with Mikimoto, further solidifying its position as a holistic lifestyle brand.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
This is where a full cybersecurity suite like Surfshark One steps in, providing holistic protection tailor-made for modern digital life.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Their expert team includes professionals with specialities in health coaching, nutrition, and mental health counseling, providing a comprehensive and holistic wellness experience for each guest.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
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The conversation turned especially poignant when Dern discussed the practical realities facing older performers, noting that the Screen Actors Guild provides no comprehensive health care plan for retired actors.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our study shows that comprehensive policy changes can meaningfully protect vaccination coverage.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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