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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In 2024 she was crowned British junior all-around champion, while earlier this year she won bronze at the British Championships in the senior women's all-around discipline.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
BNP Paribas analyst Moses Sutton wrote after the deal that it cements “Nextpower as the all-around way for investors to play AI-supported solar + storage growth.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
There is no question that he is diminished from the lethal finisher and all-around menace he was in his prime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
At Paris 2024, Biles won golds in team, all-around and vault - and a silver in floor.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Thursday morning, the day of the Olympic all-around competition, dawned bright and clear.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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