as a whole

phrase

: as a complete unit

—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something

Language as a whole is constantly evolving.

The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.

The company as a whole is doing well.

Examples of as a whole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Being able to have the in-person connectivity with talking to your coworkers, being able to collaborate, is great and then also the larger programming of the company as a whole. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Rooms Like the resort as a whole, all the 124 accommodations—81 suites and 43 villas—are graciously grand, with the smallest suites stretching over nearly 1,000 square feet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Jeremy Weber, who teaches at Pitt and researches the policy and economics of environmental and energy issues, said there is a long-term downward trend that has faced the American steel industry and manufacturing as a whole in the country. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

The continent as a whole also has enormous opportunities on its horizon. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for as a whole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole