big picture

Example Sentences

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People searching for stable jobs can think about the big picture — but also about the details of the job postings they’re looking at.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

He was known for being detail-oriented, but also fully attentive to the big picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Looking at the big picture, the VIX is trading just beneath a double bottom pivot of $29.09.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"That's the big picture supply chain impact our team aimed for."

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

And being able to "see the big picture" does help the listener enjoy the music even more.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones