How to Use overall in a Sentence

overall

1 of 3 adverb

• He made a few mistakes but did well overall.
• Overall, the project was successful.
• But overall, the size of the product worked well to address large areas of the body, such as the back and the legs.
  — Madison Alcedo, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
• New York won for only the fourth time in 15 games overall.
  — Kristie Rieken, ajc, 20 June 2023
• The trailhead is marked with a sign, and overall, the path up the mountain is easy to follow.
  — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
• Do watch radar with us if out late, but overall, rain chances are not high.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 2 June 2023
• And the more money raised overall, the campaign can use for travel, events and staff hires.
  — Cristina Corujo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2023
• But overall this is a transition that the game needed to make.
  — Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
• But overall, were the powers that be behind Kiss and the other artists supportive for the most part?
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
• The Red Stars drafted Rapinoe second overall ahead of the league’s first season.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2023
• Since then, the wealth of the top .01 percent has grown at a rate roughly five times as much as that of the population overall.
  — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 May 2023
• Bijan Robinson, the draft's top back, went to the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8 overall.
  — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 28 Apr. 2023
• Conway’s second tally of the USL season — and third overall — came at the end of a crisp four-pass sequence.
  — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2023
• Some beans were more tender than others, but overall they were cooked rather well.
  — Good Housekeeping, 5 June 2023
• The best chalk paint overall needs all the top qualities chalk paint has to offer—a quick dry time, little to no prep work, and easy cleanup.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2023
• Return here throughout the night for news and analysis throughout the first round as the Ravens wait to make their pick at No. 22 overall.
  — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2023
• That’s why, overall, the human lifespan has been slow to increase in recent years.
  — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 31 Mar. 2023
• Exploring a cenote is not just one of the best things to do in Tulum, but in Mexico overall.
  — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
• Scott’s Moschino has proven to be a consistent standout at the Met Gala overall.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2023
• Banks takes over from David Munns, who steps down after 13 years as leader — and 30 years of support overall.
  — Marc Schneider, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2024
• But overall, the report described this system as useful and healthy.
  — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 6 June 2023
• The sense of relief that marketers feel overall is palpable.
  — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Nov. 2023
• Van Ginkel was rated eighth overall among 116 edge rushers.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
• In the meantime, check out our current favorite Bose headphones, and our top headphones overall from any brand.
  — Tim Gideon, PCMAG, 14 Sep. 2023
• Just 30% of independents approve of the job Biden is doing overall.
  — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2023
• Still, it might be farfetched for the Rams to use their first selection on the draft at No. 36 overall on a player who won't provide any returns for at least a year or two.
  — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
• The Italian suede is perfectly soft, but overall this bag doesn’t feel too precious either.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
• Although turnout was high overall, some groups voted at more robust rates than others.
  — David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023
• Our editors had mixed reviews on this model but liked it overall.
  — Mike Richard, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
• While about two-thirds of American adults overall are homeowners, that share drops to less than 40 percent for those under 35.
  — Conor Dougherty, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2023

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overall

2 of 3 noun

• Not just what would taste the best, but what would feel the best overall.
  — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 1 Jan. 2024
• The Chiefs have pick No. 252 overall in the seventh round.
  — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
• At the Tokyo Olympics, Haugh placed 11th overall in the hammer throw.
  — Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
• Only three teams had a longer run than the Rays, who are 20-4 overall.
  — Mark Didtler, Chron, 25 Apr. 2023
• Her heedful eyes meet those of a young Black girl in overalls and braids on the other side of the room.
  — Hazlitt, 9 Aug. 2023
• The hen is gray-brown overall, with a smaller crest and white teardrop markings on its eyes.
  — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 15 Feb. 2024
• Oceanside, which is 6-4 overall, is also 5-1 in the league.
  — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2023
• The playoff game was 10th for the week among prime-time cable programs and 39th overall.
  — City News Service, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
• The pair of new picks added to the second and 10th overall picks Indiana already owned.
  — Zion Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
• The right-hander retired eight in a row at one point and 19 of 21 overall to finish the outing.
  — Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2023
• Strember’s 10-over overall tied for 81st through three rounds, best for UO.
  — oregonlive, 29 May 2023
• Read on to find out what the richest city in North Dakota is, plus the top 50 wealthiest cities in the state overall.
  — Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
• There are rompers, maxi dresses, and overalls starting at zero months all the way up to 12 years.
  — Woman's Day, 21 July 2023
• With the forfeit loss, Tuscaloosa County stands at 2-1 overall.
  — Ben Thomas | [e-mail], al, 14 Sep. 2023
• The Rockets were thrilled when Smith, expected by many to go No. 1 overall in last year’s draft, slipped to No. 3.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
• One is Aaron Rodgers, who would likely need to be traded before the Jets pick 42nd and 43rd overall in the second round.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
• This overall is available in baby and toddler sizes from 3 months to 4 years old.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
• Marquette, which has lost the last two meetings to UW, finished 29-7 overall.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2023
• For a team ranked No. 1 overall on 247Sports’ talent composite, that’s not a good thing.
  — Matt Stahl | [e-mail], al, 16 Sep. 2023
• The tournament invite is the Bruins’ eighth straight and 27th overall.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
• Jones speaks next to last, sixth overall, at the ceremony.
  — David Humphrey, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
• Mifflinburg in Union County placed 10th overall for small cities.
  — By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square, Washington Examiner, 15 July 2023
• For nearly four decades, a plump plumber in red overalls named Mario has been a universal mascot for video games.
  — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2023
• Last year, Boise was No. 2 overall for lowest recreation costs.
  — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
• Just dress him in a brown cowboy hat and denim shirt, and add some fabric patches to his corduroy overalls.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
• If your child already has a solid winter jacket, pair it with these warm and adorable snow overalls from The Children’s Place.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024
• Head coach Jason Todd became the first Black coach in state history to win two titles at the same school — and the third overall to win two titles.
  — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2023
• The Battery is tied for fourth overall with 14 goals this season, second most in the eastern conference.
  — Stephen Whitaker, San Antonio Express-News, 11 May 2023
• Choose the right materials Wool is the most common material for suits, and the best overall.
  — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
• While Diane was still active, the couple had a ball donning overalls and building and fiddling with off-road vehicles that Barnett raced on dirt tracks.
  — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024

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overall

3 of 3 adjective

• She likes the overall quality of the product.
• Your overall health is sound.
• The scratch didn't affect the car's overall appearance.
• His mistake didn't change my overall impression of him.
• The contest dropped the Badgers to 8-9 overall and 1-6 in the Big Ten.
  — Journal Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
• This is the third time that the Spurs had the top overall selection.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 22 June 2023
• The chief wants to make sure the overall trend measured in the last half of 2023 continues.
  — John Aguilar, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
• The Jabra 85t shares the overall shape and size as other Jabra earbuds.
  — Geoffrey Morrison, wsj.com, 31 Oct. 2023
• The overall odds of winning a Powerball prize (across all tiers) are about 1 in 24.9.
  — Doc Louallen, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
• The result of the race also impacted the overall team score.
  — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
• But the cost of airing an ad is often only a small fraction of the overall cost.
  — Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, 10 Feb. 2024
• Each of our testers ordered their normal size and was happy with the overall fit.
  — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• Table salt: Just a bit will balance the cake's overall flavors.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
• The resilience of the job market has been matched by the durability of the overall economy.
  — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2024
• This chapter will vote to nominate five films and will vote for the overall winning film.
  — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
• At the end of the episode, one team is declared the winner, based on the success of its food and drink, design and decor, and entertainment and overall vibe.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2023
• Compared with the Globes, which used three writers for the host and five overall, there is a small army for the Academy Awards on Sunday — about two dozen.
  — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
• That's an overall reduction of 20% in the risk of those outcomes, the researchers reported.
  — CBS News, 13 Nov. 2023
• Nor has his approach to the conflict moved his overall approval rating.
  — Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2023
• The blonde highlights brightened up her hair, and the overall look was chic and just different enough without being a huge change.
  — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
• Tips for Better Sleep Getting healthy sleep is vital for your overall health.
  — Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
• Regular visits to a dentist are part of having good oral health and will aid your overall health.
  — Claire Gillespie, Health, 1 June 2023
• In many ways, that sums up the overall feel of the McIntyres' L.A. home: a blending of the old and the new to create a space as bright and happy as the family that resides within it.
  — Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
• At the same time, the gradual but steady decline in overall inflation suggests that the Fed's rate hikes have had some success.
  — Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 14 June 2023
• The city went about its end-of-the-week business under skies characterized by an overall gray dullness.
  — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2023
• But these issues don’t detract much from the book’s overall value and importance.
  — Noah Giansiracusa, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023
• And that’s just for a single category that Flume says accounts for 8% of my home’s overall water use.
  — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
• The Commanders have the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft and are expected to take a quarterback with the selection.
  — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
• The rooms have themes, but these are subordinate to the show’s overall flow, which focuses on pairings and dialogues.
  — Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
• In her permanent role, Tang will need to tackle the mandate to expand readership and navigate a punishing overall media landscape.
  — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024