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OVERARCHING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word overarching. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word overarching. (close relations)
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overarchoverarchedoverarches

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all-embracing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

all-encompassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

blanket
nounn
noun

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• anything that covers

• a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor

adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

verb

• cover as if with a blanket

• form a blanket-like cover (over)

comprehensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• including all or everything

noun

• an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge

adjective satellite

• broad in scope

global
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope

• having the shape of a sphere or ball

inclusive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• including much or everything; and especially including stated limits

umbrella
nounn
noun

• a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

• a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets

• having the function of uniting a group of similar things

adjective satellite

• covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups

arch over
verbv
verb

• form an arch over

Best Hypernyms For OVERARCHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overarching, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
dominate predominate prevail reign rule

Alternatives for ALL-EMBRACING

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