as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a bird's-eye look at the current situation in that part of the world
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird's-eye
Adjective
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Both include general park rules: no smoking, keep pets on a leash, no littering.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025 -
MacKay, who spoke to us alongside Turner while on a break from his current Sense & Sensibility shoot, says he was introduced to the project by casting director Shaheen Baig, who asked him to have a general meeting with Jenkin to explore a potential collaboration.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Data from the Department of Homeland Security’s SEVIS system and the State Department point to a 30-40% fall in new international students, which could culminate in a 15% overall decline in international students for fall 2025.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Industry data contradicts Trump's claims, showing overall U.S. auto production down 2% year-to-date.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Areola has broad public health experience and holds a Ph.D in environmental toxicology.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first thing that stands out is his strong frame — having broad shoulders and a strong lower body which results in the second eye-catching trait: raw athleticism.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Bird's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird%27s-eye. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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