as in comprehensive
as in all-inclusive
The doctor took a holistic approach to the patient's care.
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Toward a holistic approach to cramps Hydration and nutrition remain essential for performance.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The look’s holistic effect contrasted sensual styling on the top, with streamlined suited inspiration with the pants.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive interview, the rapper and actress opens up about navigating menopause and announces the launch of the new WeightWatchers for Menopause campaign, a holistic program to help women during the natural transition.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Spa Located on a forested hillside overlooking the farmhouse, Soho Health Club is a holistic hideaway that feels blissfully removed from the hotel’s buzz.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The look’s holistic effect contrasted sensual styling on the top, with streamlined suited inspiration with the pants.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive interview, the rapper and actress opens up about navigating menopause and announces the launch of the new WeightWatchers for Menopause campaign, a holistic program to help women during the natural transition.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Spa Located on a forested hillside overlooking the farmhouse, Soho Health Club is a holistic hideaway that feels blissfully removed from the hotel’s buzz.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
Adjective
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Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past efforts, China offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, from drones and radar to naval assets, that could form the technological basis of a shared force.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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