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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
Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Marist and Buford took the top overall spots (shocker), but there’s more to explore from each and every classification.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Craig O. Weber, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Asia overall provides remarkable positive testimony to the long-term growth of democracy.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
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But where people receive care can significantly affect both costs and the overall experience.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Marist and Buford took the top overall spots (shocker), but there’s more to explore from each and every classification.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Adverb
Low blood pressure overall may also occur, depending on various factors.
—Craig O. Weber, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Asia overall provides remarkable positive testimony to the long-term growth of democracy.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
Adjective
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Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The reports are expected to examine ways to reduce the cost burden on the city’s general fund.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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The International Air Transport Association warned global airline profitability could be cut in half this year as fuel costs collectively rise by $100 billion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The amendments, collectively known as the Zoning Code Amendment for Crowing Fowl, were driven by more than 800 complaints related to crowing fowl submitted through Sacramento County’s 311 system from 2022 through July 25, 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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That paucity of new tuners — there were just six original musicals in the season, and only two were viable candidates for the top award — meant that the Tonys for artistic achievement in musicals mostly went to revivals.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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As for accessories, Gerber went mostly minimal, making her strapless Alaïa dress the focal point of her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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This is a masterpiece of modernist Chinese architecture and design from China’s first Pritzker Prize-winning architect Wang Shu whose work is a poetic alternative to the country’s generic glass and steel highrises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In 2024, forensic experts submitted a DNA sample from the remains for specialized testing, which aided in generating a generic profile and identifying possible relatives.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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Mueller is among the former and current SpaceX employees who own equity in the company, which is set to go public on Friday in the biggest-ever IPO.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The measure would remain in place unless ended by voters and includes annual audits and public spending disclosures.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Voters in central and west Davis generally favored the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The snake’s remote habitat and generally non-aggressive nature mean that most people will never encounter one in the wild.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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