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
Packing versatile outfits and limiting luggage makes transit easier, reduces fees, and gives you more flexibility throughout your trip.
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Since then, the creators have analyzed customer feedback, addressed all the issues, refined the design, and developed an even more versatile tool.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
There may not be a team embodying the discrepancy between record and reality more than the New Orleans Pelicans, home base for the ever-so polarizing talent that is Zion Williamson, plus a hodgepodge of rangy, versatile athletes at all five positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
This versatile Passover staple lends itself well to all kinds of toppings.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Since then, the creators have analyzed customer feedback, addressed all the issues, refined the design, and developed an even more versatile tool.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
There may not be a team embodying the discrepancy between record and reality more than the New Orleans Pelicans, home base for the ever-so polarizing talent that is Zion Williamson, plus a hodgepodge of rangy, versatile athletes at all five positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
This versatile Passover staple lends itself well to all kinds of toppings.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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Think evolution, not reinvention for a modern matte finish that feels more dimensional, skin-like, and adaptable to different coverage preferences.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Mačiulis, the key lessons from Greenland will centre on designing systems adaptable to different climates and robust enough to operate across a wide range of conditions — knowledge that will directly inform the next generation of optical ground stations.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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