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big picture

NOUN
entire perspective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
essence
WEAK
approach attack broad view idea master plan overall view picture plan of attack

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

But these are details, rather than the big picture.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

They’re super big picture, into causes and things beyond their lives.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.