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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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2
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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Aledo is seeking its sixth overall state tournament appearance.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
If the second camp was right, there needed to be so little matter, overall, that dark matter — despite the clear evidence — would be an impossibility.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
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The month will end, from November 22–30, with sunny skies overall—chilly in the north but warmer in the south.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Aledo is seeking its sixth overall state tournament appearance.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
If the second camp was right, there needed to be so little matter, overall, that dark matter — despite the clear evidence — would be an impossibility.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
Adjective
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The concept is a console user interface for straightforward play, with Windows available underneath for broader software support, additional storefronts and a wider range of game types.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s backing for his fellow conservative was part of a broader push to secure a political shift across Latin America, with elections pending in a number of nations.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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The other is crowded with a cast of despicable villains who collectively comprise the deadest, whitest males in American history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The team collectively felt that there had not been enough execution on that side of the ball.—
Cameron Belcher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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What Lewis is mostly in Denver to do, though, is block.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Trump’s gripes with Beijing were mostly limited to the amount of goods China purchased from the United States, and so much of his attention was spent on direct negotiations with Xi that tried to address the trade deficit.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Democrats’ share of generic congressional polling has fallen since the start of October, while President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has actually risen a tick.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Biologics have a special pathway to FDA approval, and biosimilars — alternatives to the brand name products — have long been treated differently than other generic drugs.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Razer went public in 2017, listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, before going private again in 2022.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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The trio will also perform spacewalks and conduct public outreach activities, among other tasks.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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This cultural diversity, coupled with the fact that the continent is generally well connected and easy to travel around, is why a European trip is usually high on most people’s bucket lists.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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