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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Oilers general manager Stan Bowman never really tried.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
26 May 2025 -
Valuation: Reasonable on Surface, Risky Underneath At first sight, Moderna’s valuation multiple, indicated by a P/S ratio of 3.2 times, seems neutral when compared to the broader market, aligning its valuation multiple with that of the general market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Who could Golden State target with the No. 41 overall pick?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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These micro-interactions throughout your day can significantly impact your overall sense of connection and well-being while working remotely.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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While the front lines have largely frozen since late last year, the latest wave of Ukrainian attacks—and Russia’s vow to retaliate—have renewed fears of a broader escalation.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The economic-boom-and-cost-cuts argument White House officials defend their outlier projections with their view that the bill will spark a durable surge in economic activity that, paired with their broader economic agenda, will far outpace the median economic forecasts.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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“Bird's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird%27s-eye. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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