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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
  • What is new is the attempt to scale that idea into general-purpose, generative systems trained on massive visual and multimodal data.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • In some cases, smaller models that are tuned for a specific task can be faster and perform better than larger general-purpose models.
    Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike universal accessories that may fit poorly or reduce ground clearance, vehicle-specific side steps are engineered to complement the truck's original design.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • The United States co-authored and voted in favor of the universal declaration in 1948.
    Stephen Bagwell, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.
    Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • Having the discipline to remain calm, focused and adaptable is what separates the winners from the losers.
    Alice Ferreira, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Cosmos are adaptable to many soil conditions and attract pollinators, including birds, bees, and butterflies.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • Roman concrete, opus caementicium, is durable, versatile, and self-healing.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • Brandy Melville should implement multiple sizes or versatile fabric that would fit anyone’s body shape.
    Sienna Feliciano, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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