big picture
noun
a broad, overall view or perspective of an issue or problem.
big pictures
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pluralof big picture.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I like to see that there’s something for everyone. There’s these huge books with big pictures for the little ones and stories that the older ones will like too.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2024
“You put the big pictures on the big walls and the smaller ones on the small walls,” he said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
“He had a big heart to go with those big pictures he made while traveling the globe for the AP.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022
A president has to paint big pictures and draw fine lines.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2021
“What does your mom do? I mean, besides making big pictures of her own face.”
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
