big picture
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“The big picture is that neither place’s population is changing much population-wise — it’s not like San Francisco is taking off,” he said, “and it’s not like Southern California is having huge declines in population.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
People searching for stable jobs can think about the big picture — but also about the details of the job postings they’re looking at.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
He was known for being detail-oriented, but also fully attentive to the big picture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
But while the big picture is clear, the detail really matters.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
And being able to "see the big picture" does help the listener enjoy the music even more.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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