big picture

American  

noun

1. a broad, overall view or perspective of an issue or problem.

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Example Sentences

What we have instead, when you take it as the big picture, is a very weak news media ecosystem, despite the fact that the New York Times might be making money.

From Slate

Big picture: “Confidence ticked up in February after falling in January, as consumers’ pessimistic expectations for the future eased somewhat,” said Dana Peterson, chief economist of the Conference Board.

From MarketWatch

“Sleep naturally varies day to day, but people lose sight of the big picture,” says Zlatan Krizan, a professor of psychology who runs a laboratory that studies sleep and personality at Iowa State University.

From The Wall Street Journal

Big picture: The economy powered through a very turbulent 2025 — much to the surprise of economists — and it appears primed for strong growth in the upcoming year.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: Some economists said claims data is still being distorted by the heavy snowstorm in late January.

From MarketWatch

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