all-round
adjective
less common variant of all-around
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
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Havertz’s all-round game is excellent, but his finishing is not especially clinical.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Wales was second best in terms of territory and possession but backed up its three-point home loss to Scotland in the last round with magnificent defense, and an even better all-round show of commitment and progress.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Currently, there is a wait list for the Caerus Vista, an all-round indoor and outdoor model, capable of handling most production types.
—Shirl Leigh
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The watch, named Four, is a Made in Italy, automatic all-round timepiece priced at $1,650.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Wales was second best in terms of territory and possession but backed up its three-point home loss to Scotland in the last round with magnificent defense, and an even better all-round show of commitment and progress.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Currently, there is a wait list for the Caerus Vista, an all-round indoor and outdoor model, capable of handling most production types.
—Shirl Leigh
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The watch, named Four, is a Made in Italy, automatic all-round timepiece priced at $1,650.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for all-round
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“All-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-round. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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