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all-around

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adjective

variants also all-round
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Recent Examples of all around
Adjective
My skin looked bouncier, smoother, and all-around healthier. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 July 2025 Head of Household at the time, poker player and all-around cutthroat gamer Vanessa Rousso chose to blindside her closest ally Austin Matelson by evicting him live on television. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025 Michael Busch did the most damage, going 4-for-4 with three homers and five RBIs, continuing his quiet development into a superb all-around first baseman. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2025 His all-around dominance earned him District 6-5A MVP honors and a spot on the 5A THSBCA All-State Team. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for all around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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  • Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
    Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
  • Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 20 July 2025
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  • Major Mistakes Around Culture And Values In M&A Deals • Ignoring or underestimating inaccurate rumors and gossip—these are highly detrimental to overall organizational and individual morale.
    Ashutosh Labroo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • However, recent months’ economic data has shown that overall inflation has remained fairly tame. Trump and members of his administration tout the positive economic reports as signs that tariffs are working.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
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  • This versatile device also has a magnetic mount and tiny dual spotlights.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
  • Best Maxi Dress Deals A versatile maxi dress is a must-have for any summer wardrobe, and so many popular options are discounted right now.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 July 2025
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  • This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • The Lakers agreed to terms with Ayton, who was an unrestricted free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers last weekend, on a two-year, $16.6 million contract with a player option for the 2026-27 season.
    Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
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  • Voters will choose a new Ward 4 council member on Aug. 12, and the challenges surrounding both Kimball Court and the general Snelling-University area have crept into campaign discussions.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
  • Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.
    E.J. Antoni, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025

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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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