multipurpose

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Recent Examples of multipurpose Whether that area is confined to a city balcony or a modest suburban backyard, clever planning, smart planting, and flexible design can craft a multipurpose garden. Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Its ingenious, multipurpose formula is ideal for me, who becomes stressed when my minimalist makeup routine involves more than four products. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Previous phases added multipurpose turf fields, playgrounds, a challenge course, and a backyard games area with bocce and croquet courts, among other amenities. Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026 Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multipurpose
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Adjective
  • The Structural Necessity of Open Distribution The competitive standing of large language models is secondary to a broader structural condition governing the diffusion of general-purpose technologies.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That means the general-purpose microprocessor — Intel’s mainstay — is finding favor again.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • That comparison included compensation and related employment costs, and it should not be treated as a universal labor-market benchmark.
    Simon C. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That said, a recent Europe-wide survey by EU-OSHA reveals that concerns about excessive heat are becoming increasingly universal, with one in five workers reporting unhealthy exposure to extreme temperatures and around one in eight to intense sun.
    Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • The self-tie waist and adjustable spaghetti straps create a more customized fit, while the lightweight fabric flatters the body without clinging.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
  • Plus, it’s made with pockets and an adjustable waist to get the fit just right.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • Organizations that encourage continuous learning, mutual mentoring and knowledge sharing become more adaptable while helping employees grow throughout their careers.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • Simply put, the Chiefs’ offense needs to be more versatile and dynamic after finishing 15th, 15th and 21st in points scored the last three seasons.
    Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Stewart’s sneaker style leans toward vintage and retro aesthetics, with multiple versatile canvas shoes in her closet.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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