Big Picture Definition & Meaning

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  • Synonyms big picture American

    noun

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

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    Big picture: It doesn’t seem like the economy will enter 2026 with a strong dose of momentum.

    From MarketWatch

    They want a sense that someone in charge sees the big picture.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Big picture: Businesses are unlikely to hire lots more workers anytime soon.

    From MarketWatch

    Big picture: Labor costs are typically one of the chief sources of inflation, but that hasn’t really been the case in the past few years, despite a surge in pay.

    From MarketWatch

    Big picture: The U.S. economy is barely producing any new jobs, and even though layoffs remain surprisingly low, the unemployment rate has crept up to a four-year high of 4.4%.

    From MarketWatch

    Related Words

    • essence

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