as in comprehensive
as in all-inclusive
The doctor took a holistic approach to the patient's care.
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Finances are, at the end of the day, a piece of that holistic equation.
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Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Two ventures rose above the rest: Lola Vision Systems, which is building AI chips for autonomous machines and expanding STEM/AI education in BIPOC communities, and Swish Vo, a holistic healing platform bridging gaps between patients and providers.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
The Galaxy Watch 7 uses AI to offer a similar holistic Energy Score and a personalized daily Wellness Tip.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
The spa uses traditional healing practices and a holistic approach to relaxation and well-being.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Two ventures rose above the rest: Lola Vision Systems, which is building AI chips for autonomous machines and expanding STEM/AI education in BIPOC communities, and Swish Vo, a holistic healing platform bridging gaps between patients and providers.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
The Galaxy Watch 7 uses AI to offer a similar holistic Energy Score and a personalized daily Wellness Tip.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
The spa uses traditional healing practices and a holistic approach to relaxation and well-being.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
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The hotel has partnered with San Antonio’s new Hospitality Academy to give comprehensive training to nearly all employees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As more small businesses transition online and omnichannel selling becomes more prevalent, Shopify’s expanding ecosystem of payments, point-of-sale integrations, marketing tools, and applications positions it as a comprehensive commerce platform.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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