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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
the overall view seems to be that we're doing fine economically
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
there's an overall similarity in the looks of the models for that chain of clothing stores
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the overall mind-set among the people in our town seems to be that any increase in taxes is bad
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as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
reduce the budget overall by 15 percent
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as in mostly
for the most part
overall, this is a good speech, but it could use a little humor
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Recent Examples of overall
Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
This minimal-effort change costs only $13 but gives your overall appearance a more refined look.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The all-time series between Miami and Florida is tied 136-136-1, but the Gators have won each of the past four series and 10 of the past 11 series (and 25 of 35 games overall, including two games in the 2015 College World Series) dating back to the 2015 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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For liver health, antioxidants can reduce chronic damage that could lead to liver dysfunction, improving the liver's overall ability to remove toxins.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
This minimal-effort change costs only $13 but gives your overall appearance a more refined look.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The Aggies dropped to 9-6 overall after a 99-84 loss at Arkansas and are a mediocre 5-5 over their last 10 games.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The all-time series between Miami and Florida is tied 136-136-1, but the Gators have won each of the past four series and 10 of the past 11 series (and 25 of 35 games overall, including two games in the 2015 College World Series) dating back to the 2015 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
Adjective
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The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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In person, Melling is naturally curious, freely solicitous of my opinions about the film or book recommendations in general.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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The investment is part of the college’s broader mission to support student success and inclusion.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every officer and crew member who passed us during our five-day sailing offered a broad smile and greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the northern United States, enjoying the starry winter sky requires protection against the prevailing low temperatures.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mom employed an entourage of assistants who collectively displayed up to fifty dogs per show.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The company now claims 650,000 athlete users who have collectively earned $16 million through the platform.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Jones, a 61-year-old permanent resident originally from Nashville, said the magazine's readers are mostly American and Canadian tourists who flock to Puerto Vallarta, which has long been a global LGBTQ+ tourist hub.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Like most places in this wildfire-prone part of the state, landscaping is kept to mostly native or drought-tolerant plants that don’t require a huge amount of water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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And Democrats have maintained a healthy lead in the generic ballot.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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The lyrics string together repetitive and mostly generic metaphors comparing love to death and commitment to confinement.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Columbia currently requires that all law enforcement agents have a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas of the university, including housing.—
JAKE OFFENHARTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Manhattan outpost was one of at least 102 Chinese police stations operating worldwide, run by regional Chinese public security services with direct links to the United Front, according to a 2022 report by Safeguard Defenders.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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With billions in annual revenue at stake, the leaders of multinational corporations generally stood still.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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