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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 The remaining students are admitted through a holistic process that considers factors such as grade point average, extracurriculars and personal essays. — Texas Tribune, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 The advisors also work closely together on each request, taking a holistic approach that gives members access to everything from superyachts and private jets to off-market chalets and private islands. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 Together, these formulas give lenders a holistic view of how much a homebuyer can realistically pay each month on a mortgage. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The charity climb aimed to highlight the importance of holistic care and support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
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  • Earlier this year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA—the world’s first comprehensive, region-wide agreement dedicated to the digital economy.
    — Jon M. Huntsman, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Among its provisions, the bill requires EPA to develop a comprehensive National Textile Circularity Strategy, as well as conduct a needs assessment to identify the actions, investments, and policy priorities that such strategy will require.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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