as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an unfair, broad-brush accusation of corruption in the statehouse
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Recent Examples of broad-brush
Moving away from a broad-brush approach to tailor marketing strategies to specific parks.
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Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Depending on the evaluation criteria, a traditional broad-brush answer would say picking three starters is considered a success story.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
Characters archly comment on proceedings directly to camera at some points and retreat into the staid distance of historical drama at others, as passages of seemingly earnest melodrama crash abruptly into broad-brush contemporary satire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But broad-brush fearmongering does nothing to help us support these efforts.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Both China and the EU have been targets of President Donald Trump’s broad-brush global tariff regime, and have pivoted to each other for more predictable trade parternships.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This broad-brush approach creates regulatory uncertainty, discourages institutional adoption, and pushes businesses to more welcoming jurisdictions.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
While the administration has given the broad-brush details of its trade plans, the details and implementation are still up for grabs.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Depending on the evaluation criteria, a traditional broad-brush answer would say picking three starters is considered a success story.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
Characters archly comment on proceedings directly to camera at some points and retreat into the staid distance of historical drama at others, as passages of seemingly earnest melodrama crash abruptly into broad-brush contemporary satire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But broad-brush fearmongering does nothing to help us support these efforts.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Both China and the EU have been targets of President Donald Trump’s broad-brush global tariff regime, and have pivoted to each other for more predictable trade parternships.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This broad-brush approach creates regulatory uncertainty, discourages institutional adoption, and pushes businesses to more welcoming jurisdictions.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
While the administration has given the broad-brush details of its trade plans, the details and implementation are still up for grabs.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-brush
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Much like the demonstrations two decades ago, organizers on Friday also called for a general boycott — no school, no work, no shopping — in an effort to demand that the country put workers above billionaires by taxing the rich.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The one issue for Banchero, and the Magic in general, was free-throw shooting.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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While tools for setting targets and identifying generic solutions are widely available, Chauhan added, what’s missing is a comparative prioritization tool capable of translating broad ambitions into facility-specific financial roadmaps.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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When using the sites, don’t just focus on the generic value of your vehicle, but look at what it’s been selling recently in your area.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rolder, a linebacker who had a breakout season last fall at Michigan, was chosen Saturday by the Lions in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because of these differences, some estimates suggest patients could spend around 70–80% less overall when choosing treatment abroad, even after adding travel costs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The race came amid a broader power struggle between the two sides of City Hall early in both Mamdani and Menin’s leadership, but the election will also have a more immediate impact.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Zepbound, manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, advertises common side effects on its website that include hair loss, nausea and vomiting, fatigue and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Broad-brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-brush. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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