big picture
noun
often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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Of lesser significance to the big picture of the Yankees offense, second baseman Gleyber Torres has signed a one-year free agent contract with the Detroit Tigers.
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Interest in gardening exploded during the pandemic, when people isolated in their homes sought refuge outside, and signals suggest it's remained high since.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
In the big picture, this is all about getting to Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
This viewing window launches with the big picture as seen through the wide-angle lens taking up much of the screen, and a smaller box with the telephoto view to the top left.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Interest in gardening exploded during the pandemic, when people isolated in their homes sought refuge outside, and signals suggest it's remained high since.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
In the big picture, this is all about getting to Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
This viewing window launches with the big picture as seen through the wide-angle lens taking up much of the screen, and a smaller box with the telephoto view to the top left.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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