all-round
Americanadjective
adjective
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efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatile
an all-round player
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comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow
an all-round education
Example Sentences
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Pogacar has never had a weapon like del Toro: a virtuoso climber and all-round talent who may soon collect yellow jerseys of his own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
God bless them for their noise and colour and all-round cuddliness.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
I'd like to see Tuchel start Saka, instead of Noni Madueke and Nico O'Reilly has to start at left-back rather than Djed Spence - he is a better all-round footballer.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
She once took first place in the all-round at an elite national competition, with the now-legendary Simone Biles finishing as runner-up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
“All right, Officer, I’ll go quietly,” said Gussie. all-round.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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