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Recent Examples of all-rounder
Let’s end with a great all-rounder—and a good product for getting acclimatized to using a body cream in your grooming routine.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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
With four events remaining – one race in each discipline – the German all-rounder trails leader Shiffrin by 140 points, with each race win worth 100 points.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Hayden Hackney is an all-rounder but also one of the Championship’s best at getting his team upfield, and would have no qualms helping out a Sunderland side who will continue to prioritise defensive solidity until May — and probably beyond.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
From the outset, Bowie presented himself less as that degraded breed—a rock star—and more as a cultural all-rounder.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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
With four events remaining – one race in each discipline – the German all-rounder trails leader Shiffrin by 140 points, with each race win worth 100 points.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Hayden Hackney is an all-rounder but also one of the Championship’s best at getting his team upfield, and would have no qualms helping out a Sunderland side who will continue to prioritise defensive solidity until May — and probably beyond.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
From the outset, Bowie presented himself less as that degraded breed—a rock star—and more as a cultural all-rounder.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-rounder
Noun
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While a generalist might tolerate an acceptable output, a domain expert can spot the subtle hallucinations or the derivative logic that signals an ideation bubble.—
Syed Ahmad,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Smaller markets usually require fewer specialists and more generalists.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aho is a jack-of-all-trades two-way center.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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With all these features, the DreamCloud is a jack-of-all-trades type of bed.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Beyond employment, the flagship is designed to be a dynamic community hub, with plans to host ongoing workshops, seasonal demonstrations, and special events tailored for local homeowners, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Some prominent conservative Catholic laymen, like Fox News host Sean Hannity, have risen to Trump’s defense.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The pipeline will provide up to 185,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas, an industry term that Fore admitted was difficult to explain for laymen.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“All-rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-rounder. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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