all-around
Americanadjective
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able to do many things; versatile.
an all-around player.
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broadly applicable; not specialized.
an all-around education.
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inclusive; comprehensive; complete.
an all-around failure.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-around
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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Douglas, the 2012 Olympic All-Around champion, revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she was almost bullied out of the sport entirely.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2021
But a beauty pageant evolving into a Best All-Around Woman contest is like a lizard getting a few shades darker to match the scenery: it is still the same animal.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 10, 2018
Tuesday: All-Around, Levels 1-2 at 10 a.m. and Levels 3-4 at 1:30 p.m.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2018
Pinkie Bee won All-Around Clown, judged the best of the lot at her first convention.
From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2018
After winning third all-around and first on floor at Nationals, I was super excited to end the season as the US Challenge Pre-Elite All-Around Champion for 2010.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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