as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
also all-round
1
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of all around
New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
The aura and buzz of a reprise of glory days is all around the program now.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Savior Heated Leather Gloves are a great all-around option, with thick padding and heating around all the fingers, the palm and the back of the hand.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for all around
Adverb
The exterior looks largely the same as a year ago to us, featuring large glass panels all around, sleek, distinctive lighting, and a large skateboard-like platform chassis built around the battery pack.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
The aura and buzz of a reprise of glory days is all around the program now.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Pomare is a good all-around player.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Savior Heated Leather Gloves are a great all-around option, with thick padding and heating around all the fingers, the palm and the back of the hand.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for all around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
Adverb
-
The fires collectively burned nearly 40,000 acres and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Herrington collectively calls them cobra kids—the cobra is a BUSAR symbol.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The letter cited Boise City Code, which prohibits selling or advertising unlimited alcoholic drinks for a single price.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Applicants can submit up to five pieces per entry, with unlimited submissions allowed, at a $20 fee per entry.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Rheinmetall revealed that the technology will reduce the production costs of green hydrogen through lower investment in the overall system, accompanied by a doubling of power density or an improvement in efficiency of over 10%.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
-
Other critics have given mixed reviews of the new Big Arch sauce, which some say doesn't compare to the classic Big Mac version, as well as the overall flavor.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Despite the uncertainty of his role entering training camp, Scott eventually formed a versatile safety trio with Moehrig and Ransom.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Just like black and white, gray pants are incredibly versatile.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
After setting a new standard for the organization in 2025, general manager Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales and their respective staffs need to raise the bar even higher.—
Mike Kaye
January 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The court’s eventual ruling could have broad implications for how schools nationwide regulate transgender participation in athletics.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Strong results, broad impact The team tested the system against conventional motion reproduction systems, linear interpolation methods, and a typical imitation learning model.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
His invincible Bundesliga-winning Bayer Leverkusen side were a highly adaptable, high-pressure unit who used the ball well.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Many bathrooms have adaptable features, including shower seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Dallas also wants to keep running back Javonte Williams, who will be an unrestricted free agent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Rozier, who the Charlotte Hornets traded to the Heat in January 2024, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
