big picture
noun
variants
often Big Picture
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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In the big picture, the recent bouts of frustration from Finch, Adelman and Udoka highlight the growing disconnect between teams and referees.
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James Jackson, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The big picture looks less rosy While rural communities currently appear to be struggling more than urban communities to engage with their residents, looking over time, democratic participation is getting worse everywhere.
—Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
That big picture also disguises some fascinating trends.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Moving all your belongings into a new house is like trying to build a 5,000-piece jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the big picture looks like.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
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James Jackson, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The big picture looks less rosy While rural communities currently appear to be struggling more than urban communities to engage with their residents, looking over time, democratic participation is getting worse everywhere.
—Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
That big picture also disguises some fascinating trends.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Moving all your belongings into a new house is like trying to build a 5,000-piece jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the big picture looks like.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big picture
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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