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
Such a holistic view of the moon can reveal more about its history, especially how space rocks that have slammed into the moon to create craters have exposed the interior and flung lunar rocks across its surface.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
What is now a construction site was once home to the Copper Kettle Restaurant, an acupuncture/holistic medicine business and one other private business, Smith said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Court records and large-scale studies indicate that elite colleges’ race-aware and holistic admissions systems have operated as a negative factor for Asian American applicants, contributing to lower admission/attendance odds than similarly qualified white applicants.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
What is now a construction site was once home to the Copper Kettle Restaurant, an acupuncture/holistic medicine business and one other private business, Smith said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Court records and large-scale studies indicate that elite colleges’ race-aware and holistic admissions systems have operated as a negative factor for Asian American applicants, contributing to lower admission/attendance odds than similarly qualified white applicants.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
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The measure, which is backed by two Native American tribes, calls for a comprehensive study on the feasibility of bringing back the golden bears that festoon the state’s flag.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The commission then took up the comprehensive plan change request for a vote, but even though Hoefs made a motion to recommend approval, the other commissioners did not second it.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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