as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things
a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers
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Recent Examples of versatile
From versatile wide-leg pants and cozy jumpsuits to stylish maxi dresses, these layering-ready staples are perfect for crisp mornings, city strolls, and weekend getaways.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Play Tetris in your bathroom vanity or junk drawer with these versatile containers.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Everywhere Dining Chairs add to the autumnal color scheme while also being versatile for the rest of the year.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The completely open floor plan is highly versatile and can work as a studio-style guest house, pool house, home office, or even a backyard library.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Play Tetris in your bathroom vanity or junk drawer with these versatile containers.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Everywhere Dining Chairs add to the autumnal color scheme while also being versatile for the rest of the year.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The completely open floor plan is highly versatile and can work as a studio-style guest house, pool house, home office, or even a backyard library.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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These adaptable machines could be deployed in environments currently too dangerous or inaccessible for humans or conventional robots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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