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
There’s also a fitness center with a program of high-intensity workouts and more holistic activities such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
This holistic view is crucial because different configurations of parts and fuel can significantly impact performance.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Watts has been a longtime advocate for women's health, and is the founder of Stripes Beauty, a holistic beauty company for aging women.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond wages, denim companies are taking holistic steps to retain their workforce.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
This holistic view is crucial because different configurations of parts and fuel can significantly impact performance.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Watts has been a longtime advocate for women's health, and is the founder of Stripes Beauty, a holistic beauty company for aging women.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond wages, denim companies are taking holistic steps to retain their workforce.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for holistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
Adjective
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Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The researchers trained SleepFM using polysomnography, a comprehensive sleep measurement that tracks brain and heart activity as well as breathing, leg movements and eye movements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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