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
Both are great rebounders and versatile defenders.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The versatile pan works beautifully across cooktops and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The year-round Air-Eau-Bois resort provides a versatile adventure base on the banks of the Poisson-Blanc Reservoir (about an hour north of Gatineau-Ottawa).
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The stand features a small hole for cord management and is versatile, offering a full 90-degree pivot, which is helpful for gamers seeking a vertical monitor.
—PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The versatile pan works beautifully across cooktops and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The year-round Air-Eau-Bois resort provides a versatile adventure base on the banks of the Poisson-Blanc Reservoir (about an hour north of Gatineau-Ottawa).
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The stand features a small hole for cord management and is versatile, offering a full 90-degree pivot, which is helpful for gamers seeking a vertical monitor.
—PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for versatile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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The team helps clients craft plans designed not only to endure but also to remain adaptable, so families won’t need to start over every time an advisor retires or a new market trend emerges.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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So hopefully the technologies are easily adaptable from a conservation perspective.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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