as a whole

idiom

: as a complete unit

—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something

Language as a whole is constantly evolving.

The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.

The company as a whole is doing well.

Examples of as a whole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Walker didn’t draw his first walk until his 47th plate appearance as an Astro and, last week, lamented some of his swing decisions more than the dismal results as a whole. —Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

Today, about half of the Americans getting Social Security benefits pay some federal income taxes on that income, contributing revenue that helps finance the program as a whole. —Dennis W. Jansen, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025

This approach opens the door to new opportunities and fosters growth not only in individual careers but also within the industry as a whole. —Veena Jetti, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

The Padres bullpen as a whole has yet to surrender a lead. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for as a whole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole