as a whole

Idioms and Phrases

All parts or aspects considered, altogether, as in I like the play as a whole, though the second act seemed somewhat slow . [Early 1800s] Also see on the whole .

Example Sentences

“The story as a whole, it’s all about getting everybody together and also to find those individuals who might be overlooked.”

From Los Angeles Times

It comes at a difficult time for in-person gaming events across the UK and the gaming industry as a whole.

From BBC

The government's independent advisory body has looked at all the evidence and is satisfied that fortification is the right course of action for society as a whole.

From BBC

Taken as a whole, advertisers are set to spend a record £10.5bn this festive season, according to the Advertising Association and World Advertising Research Centre.

From BBC

“Candle Media has come through a very difficult time, as the rest of the industry has ... but as a whole, we’re profitable,” Mayer said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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