as in comprehensive
as in all-inclusive
The doctor took a holistic approach to the patient's care.
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The holistic review of the US military, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says should focus on threats facing the US, is meant to reflect the tilt in the global power dynamic, bringing potentially large-scale redeployment of weapons and troops.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
The institution prides itself on its holistic approach to therapy for children.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 21 June 2025
And while existing reports do address some of the underlying issues facing Black residents, Robinson stressed the importance of aggregating data specific to Richmond’s Black residents so the city can take a holistic approach to remedying problems and uplifting those struggling most.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
These initiatives not only enrich the lives of those undergoing treatment but also transform the hospital into a space for collective learning and community, where health is understood as a state of holistic well-being.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
The institution prides itself on its holistic approach to therapy for children.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 21 June 2025
And while existing reports do address some of the underlying issues facing Black residents, Robinson stressed the importance of aggregating data specific to Richmond’s Black residents so the city can take a holistic approach to remedying problems and uplifting those struggling most.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
These initiatives not only enrich the lives of those undergoing treatment but also transform the hospital into a space for collective learning and community, where health is understood as a state of holistic well-being.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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