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

Trump’s encouragement of Walker was enough to spur him into the race, though Republicans as a whole were hesitant, given Walker’s lack of experience and standing as an unknown quantity among GOP voters. —Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

Incidentally, one of the reasons why the insurance category as a whole tends to go all-in on cracking wise is that there’s little room for the companies to provide specific guidance about their policies. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025

Everyone’s voice matters, and everyone is expected to contribute—not just creatively, but in building and sustaining the project as a whole. —Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025

But on a remarkably low-volume day for the Green Bay offense as a whole, Kraft's role was actually encouraging. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for as a whole

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