as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of all around
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Just a horrible game all around for the Chiefs’ defense.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Girlfriends star is already known for her aspirational life approach, charismatic silliness and all-around majestic aura, but there was something very special about seeing Ross share her solo travel so intimately.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
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There were reporters and photographers all around, clamoring for interviews and pictures.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Just a horrible game all around for the Chiefs’ defense.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Thomas' all-around impact could also sway a portion of the ballot.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Girlfriends star is already known for her aspirational life approach, charismatic silliness and all-around majestic aura, but there was something very special about seeing Ross share her solo travel so intimately.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Getty Images for The Recording Academy From time to time, BTS fans collectively turn their attention to one tune from the South Korean boy band’s catalog, turning it into a focus track, perhaps for the first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The tech sector's eight billion-dollar companies collectively added more than $400 billion in market cap.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bandcamp downloads are available in MP3, FLAC and more, and supporters get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rookie Ashton Gillotte provided some juice in his limited snaps, but that wasn’t nearly enough to make up for an overall disappointing night for the defensive line.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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This classic recipe is versatile enough for weeknight dinners or weekend potlucks.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its versatile design keeps your look polished without the fuss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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For years, Stern occupied rarified air, an unrestricted satellite radio show where high-profile celebrities could chat, unfiltered, for hours.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Each will receive an unrestricted grant of $50,000.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Sep. 2025
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How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Remember to label, date, and mark each soil sample with the general location where it was collected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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