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
Storytelling, and stoking a broader awareness of the Indigenous presence in the state, is an overarching aim of the site.
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Eve Batey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2023
The better focus given to the Artemis missions in the last year have assuaged some of 2021′s warnings, but the panel still considers having multiple contractors at play vs. one overarching lead contractor a risk.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
But the overarching taste of the evening’s results was bitter.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
Although the year just started, Fahn is seeing a transition into a new overarching design style.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
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Eve Batey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2023
The better focus given to the Artemis missions in the last year have assuaged some of 2021′s warnings, but the panel still considers having multiple contractors at play vs. one overarching lead contractor a risk.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
But the overarching taste of the evening’s results was bitter.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
Although the year just started, Fahn is seeing a transition into a new overarching design style.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overarching
Adjective
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Every tax article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The general consensus was that people were exhausted from thinking and talking about the tragedy — which is why the opening wasn’t overlong, and didn’t actually reference the fires.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For men, the edit endorses denim-on-denim and jacquard prints—an overall embracement of Y2K nostalgia, complete with a denim chain mixed with pearls.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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Politico first reported Thursday that the CFB cited the overall high documentation variance rate earlier this month as reason to deny Adams’ campaign public matching funds.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a job seeker, understanding what makes recruiters and hiring managers cringe could mean the difference between a job offer and a generic rejection email.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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David himself is a generic naif whose sole distinguishing trait is a passion for music, curiously sung in unsubtitled Hebrew while the spoken dialogue is in English.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Skype, the pioneering and once ubiquitous free video calling service, will be history come May.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand their families, according to the tennis body.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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That's in part because Medicare, which is available to people who are 65 or older, provides enrollees with relatively comprehensive coverage.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Why the iPhone 16e matters Apple’s decision to phase out the iPhone SE and replace it with the 16e reflects broader changes in consumer expectations.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Industries Feeling the Brunt of the Shortages The effects will be widespread.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bill sponsors in the House and Senate said changes were needed to reduce fraud, pointing to a report released by the Office of Election Crimes and Security last year that alleged widespread fraud in the Amendment 4 campaign.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overarching. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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