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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As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
In 2023, Richard became the first American man to medal in the individual all-around at the World Championships since 2010.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Batum played another of his typical all-around games, finishing with six points, six assists, five rebounds and three blocks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
In 2023, Richard became the first American man to medal in the individual all-around at the World Championships since 2010.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Batum played another of his typical all-around games, finishing with six points, six assists, five rebounds and three blocks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 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 20 May. 2025.
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