taken as a whole

ADJECTIVE

general

Synonyms

STRONG

blanket broad catholic collective comprehending diffuse generic infinite overall sweeping total universal

WEAK

across-the-board all-around all-embracing all-inclusive ample ecumenical encyclopedic endless extensive far-reaching global inclusive indiscriminate limitless miscellaneous panoramic ubiquitous unconfined unlimited wide worldwide

Antonyms

STRONG

confined exclusive incomplete limited narrow partial particular restricted specific

WEAK

abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual novel rare singular unaccepted uncommon unique unusual

Example Sentences

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But taken as a whole, the trend has shifted beauty standards enormously, and in a very short time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"We believe our recommendations, taken as a whole, chart a practical and achievable way forward."

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

But taken as a whole, no state would take a bigger hit than California.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

And taken as a whole, I think it is healthy.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

Yet taken as a whole, the week passed with astounding speed.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood