as in extensive
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including or influencing every part of something
the book's overarching theme Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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Recent Examples of overarching
While overarching regulation in the EU started in 2024, full implementation is set to go into effect by 2030.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
But an overarching one is whether tourism should continue to be viewed as the goose that lays the golden egg (and thus not possibly killed by higher taxes) or a gold mine that should bring more benefits to the public.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Kennedy has managed to bridge three specific tendencies—toward fiscal conservatism, social liberalism, and a belief that improving societal health is a moral imperative—and present them as one overarching ideology.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
There’s an overarching problem as well, added Benton.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
But an overarching one is whether tourism should continue to be viewed as the goose that lays the golden egg (and thus not possibly killed by higher taxes) or a gold mine that should bring more benefits to the public.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Kennedy has managed to bridge three specific tendencies—toward fiscal conservatism, social liberalism, and a belief that improving societal health is a moral imperative—and present them as one overarching ideology.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
There’s an overarching problem as well, added Benton.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overarching
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The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More than 600 Middlebury students had also joined an online group to share updates of the extensive effort to find Smith, WPTZ reported.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled multiple lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, the generic version of the ADHD medication Vyvanse.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her heels are crafted from satin — a ubiquitous look this fall — and are set on a 110mm heel.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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For people under 30, who may not even remember a time when influencers were not ubiquitous, as well as all manner of marketers and salespeople, the term’s connotations tend to be neutral to positive.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The conversation turned especially poignant when Dern discussed the practical realities facing older performers, noting that the Screen Actors Guild provides no comprehensive health care plan for retired actors.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our study shows that comprehensive policy changes can meaningfully protect vaccination coverage.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Romanians, to widespread shock, then lost in the first round to Cuba, which was hammered 8–0 in the quarterfinal by Sweden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overarching. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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