14
underlying(adjective, quality, balance, greatness, excellence)
13
including(adjective, quality, balance, greatness, excellence)
13
encircling(adjective, quality, balance, greatness, excellence)
13
overall(adjective, comprehensive, global, cosmic, quality)
12
throughout(adjective, adverb, quality, balance, preposition)
11
ambient(adjective, quality, balance, greatness, excellence)
11
prevailing(adjective, important, common, popular, widespread)
9
general(adjective, important, common, popular, comprehensive)
7
all-encompassing(adjective, comprehensive, overall, global, cosmic)
7
encompassing(adjective, general, extensive, broad)
7
most important(expression, adjective, important, common, popular)
6
enveloping(adjective, quality, balance, greatness, excellence)
5
universal(adjective, important, common, popular, comprehensive)
3
all-embracing(adjective, comprehensive, overall, global, cosmic)
3
all-inclusive(adjective, comprehensive, overall, global, cosmic)
3
inclusive(adjective, comprehensive, overall, global, cosmic)
2
overshadowing(adjective, quality, balance, greatness, excellence)
2
complete(adjective, fullness, inclusion, embracing)
2
dominating(verb, adjective, characteristic, importance, greatness)
2
forming an arch(expression, form, creation, arch)
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