ALL-PURPOSE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

all-purpose

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈpər-pəs

Definition of all-purpose

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better

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Recent Examples of all-purpose Electronics The problem with cleaning electronics with an all-purpose cleaner largely comes down to moisture. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Baume De Rose is an all-purpose balm that’s become a cult favorite, often referred to as the Rolls Royce of lip balms among beauty enthusiasts with over one million sold and continues to be a top seller. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Recipe information Mix 2 large eggs, beaten to blend, 3 large egg yolks, beaten to blend, 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 July 2026 Supplement poor-draining soil with an all-purpose fertilizer every four to six weeks. — The Spruce, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-purpose

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Adjective

The unlimited plan is $102, which grants full access to amenities including UV tanning, spray tan, red light sauna and many more.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
The Army is not the first eager adopter of generative AI to rethink their near unlimited use.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026

Definition of unlimited

Adjective

With Robertson in the lineup heading into training camp, general manager Jim Nill now has some options.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With multiple companies able to utilize general intelligence similarly, what will differentiate your firm from another will be the ability of your model to understand the work that needs to be done.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of general

Adjective

Frozen would become a more specialized branch of Google’s custom-chip portfolio rather than replace its general-purpose TPUs.

— MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the M1 forms the core of the company’s strategy to solve one of robotics’ biggest challenges—general-purpose dexterous manipulation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

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all-powerful

all-purpose

all right

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