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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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
In the Northeastern Conference, Connor Chiarello had an explosive all-around performance, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five steals as Swampscott defeated Saugus 62-53.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In general, Woolen was an all-around stellar athlete.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Campbell, who intends to study business at IU Indianapolis, was named the PCC’s Mental Attitude Award winner, underscoring her all-around abilities.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
In the Northeastern Conference, Connor Chiarello had an explosive all-around performance, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five steals as Swampscott defeated Saugus 62-53.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In general, Woolen was an all-around stellar athlete.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Campbell, who intends to study business at IU Indianapolis, was named the PCC’s Mental Attitude Award winner, underscoring her all-around abilities.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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