1
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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2
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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Both diets had identical macronutrient ratios, but participants absorbed more energy overall from the Western diet.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Who could Golden State target with the No. 41 overall pick?
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Adverb
The Northern Irishman rallied and closed with two birdies in his final four holes to sign for a 2-over 72 and to sit at +6 overall.
—Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Both diets had identical macronutrient ratios, but participants absorbed more energy overall from the Western diet.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
Adjective
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Apple continues to offer multi-year support across its hardware, including the Mac platform in general and the MacBook laptops in particular.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Related Stories The response came as Bassetti discussed the broader need for consolidation in the media industry, suggesting that scale has become essential for survival in today’s marketplace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Father’s Day gifts on this list strike the right balance between comfort and utility, without going over your budget or becoming too generic.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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But McKayla hastens to correct the generic impression.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Most of these protests are taking place in parks or other public areas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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However, public trust in that body and the wider judiciary is scant following a slew of high-profile graft scandals coupled with a conspicuous lack of prosecutions or accountability.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Luckily, today’s smartphones are ideal for capturing images of even faint aurora, which generally look white to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Possible Side Effects Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated and safe for most people when consumed in regular amounts in food.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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People take in atrazine mainly through their drinking water, after farm runoff carries the pesticide into local water systems.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The Dreamliner is popular for international routes, with the 787-8 configuration fitting up to 248 passengers, according to Boeing.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Trump’s policies are generally popular, with an average of 50% approving to 48% disapproving of his immigration stances, according to RealClearPolitics.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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