ALL-ROUNDER Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

all-rounder

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Definition of all-rounder

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as in generalist

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Recent Examples of all-rounder Work continued remotely, at their homes in London and California, at which point Niño brought in the extra players—also including double bassist Michael Alvidrez, saxophonist Darius Jones, and woodwind all-rounder Aaron Shaw—and sequenced the record. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026 Lane was happy to recommend the A7C II as a superbly performing all-rounder. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026 After a lengthy gut renovation process, the all-rounder and her family recently moved back in, sharing the first look within the April issue of AD. — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026 Highlights Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was both the most expensive player and most expensive overseas player at the IPL 2026 auction. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-rounder

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Noun

Hypanus guttatus stood out as the most variable, consistent with its reputation as a generalist that moves across habitats.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
These generalist predators feed on aphids, leafhoppers, caterpillars, hoplia beetles and flying insects.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Definition of generalist

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Tablets, for instance, are jacks-of-all-trades, giving you a single screen for streaming, scrolling, reading, light work, and the occasional email.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Jones is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none by NBA standards who will need to be a lights-out shooter to stick.

— Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of jack-of-all-trades

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But casual collectors will be shifting some focus to football with the NFL season closing in and hardcore hobbyists have likely already done so to grab key cards at a discount.

— Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 July 2026
He’s found through his own experience that training veteran film professionals on how to use AI tools is far more effective than teaching solo hobbyists making AI videos on their phones how to collaborate on a film set.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 July 2026

Definition of hobbyist

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Although made for a range of sports instead of boating, the Champion launched as Keds’ first shoe in 1916, and the layman would have a hard time telling it apart from the Authentic with nearly identical stitching forming its upper.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
The team is more than happy to translate this to layman’s terms, all while pouring tastes of its cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, grenache, and sauvignon blanc.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 June 2026

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