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 While increasingly more RaaS companies like SkyPSI offer holistic robotics business approaches for blue-collar workers, there are still several things decision-makers need to know. — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Just as a human’s body facilitates learning, the idea is that these dynamic agents, by interacting with the physical environment, can achieve a more holistic kind of intelligence. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 The reflexology was the most spectacular experience; a chart of holistic pressure points designed around each guest’s individual needs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Loans are still a crucial part of what is now a more holistic, 360-degree approach. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
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  • China’s grain output reached a record 715 million tons in 2025, while national plans call for increasing comprehensive grain production capacity to about 725 million tons by 2030.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In May, Raman announced a comprehensive Palisades recovery plan that touched on many of the demands fire survivors had been voicing for more than a year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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