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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
Samuel O’Neal April 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 Apr. 2026
Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
There has been some conflicting data about distillery visits overall in Scotland.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When describing his overall plan for ELL and emergent bilingual learning after staff cuts, Licata said those resources are not being spent in the right directions for students.
—Samuel O’Neal April 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
This is the third straight year and seventh overall that the band, directed by Ben Clemons, has been chosen to perform in the festival, which is equivalent to the state championship for concert bands.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
There has been some conflicting data about distillery visits overall in Scotland.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
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Then last June, the Nuggets snatched Wallace back from Minnesota, hiring him as their new co-general manager alongside his friend Ben Tenzer — another longtime Connelly disciple who’d been a steady hand behind the scenes in Denver’s front office since 2013.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen cut their teeth as part of the Rams organization, learning from GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 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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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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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Members, ages 83 to their 90s, have collectively read 252 books since 2001, with discussions that spark lively debate and often prompt vulnerable personal reflection.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the analytics show that this has mostly been an even series at five-on-five.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The day will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s across the region, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 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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Further, the report said the operation harmed Chicago’s civic life, businesses and public trust in law enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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But less than an hour of the recordings has ever been made public.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The mix of songs from Puth’s new and previous three albums was generally well-paced.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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