Meaning & use
overarching
Including or influencing everything within a particular area; most important or comprehensive.
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The overarching goal of the project is to reduce waste company-wide.
Despite many smaller conflicts, an overarching theme of hope ran through the novel.
A note on using this word
Overarching describes a broad idea or goal that connects or governs many smaller parts, often paired with 'goal', 'theme', or 'principle'.
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