one-size-fits-all
Americanadjective
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(of clothing) designed to fit people of a wide range of sizes.
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Informal. acceptable or used for a wide variety of purposes or circumstances; appealing or suitable to a variety of tastes.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of one-size-fits-all
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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But despite Nvidia boss Jensen Huang's assertion that homes will soon contain AI supercomputers, the race is still on to develop an ubiquitous, one-size-fits-all intelligent device.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“The larger impact would be a move away from a one-size-fits-all framework for Alzheimer’s disease,” Dhamala said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Just as there’s no one-size-fits-all for American women, there ought not be one for the modern American man.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
"This suggests that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to treating disorders of gut-brain interaction, and that when patients experience different symptoms, we may have to target different pathways," said Margolis.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
A one-size-fits-all relief effort that doesn’t actually fit anyone.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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