all-around
adjective
variants
or less commonly all-round
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool
all around
adverb
Examples of all-around in a Sentence
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Fuson Port was an all-around athlete at North Kansas City High.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
An all-around person Chris Minich had the privilege of watching Biffle work up close.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Among the tributes were heartfelt posts from celebrities who had worked with Rob over the course of their career, who praised him for being a kind and brilliant director and all-around great person to be with.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Following that news, the Fighting Irish decided to decline their bowl game invitation, ending a depressing finish to what had been a great all-around season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
An all-around person Chris Minich had the privilege of watching Biffle work up close.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Among the tributes were heartfelt posts from celebrities who had worked with Rob over the course of their career, who praised him for being a kind and brilliant director and all-around great person to be with.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Following that news, the Fighting Irish decided to decline their bowl game invitation, ending a depressing finish to what had been a great all-around season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-around
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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