as in general-purpose
having more than one use or purpose
multipurpose furniture The band practiced in the school's multipurpose room.
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Recent Examples of multipurpose
Take your design a step further by considering a multipurpose ceiling fan that simultaneously keeps you and your guests cool.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
The open-air multipurpose space was reimagined by design studio NLE.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Channel that effortless French girl approach and keep things subtle and simple with a multipurpose lip and cheek balm.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
The open-air multipurpose space was reimagined by design studio NLE.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Channel that effortless French girl approach and keep things subtle and simple with a multipurpose lip and cheek balm.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
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The company has used the same general-purpose architecture for this purpose.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Homes involve a long tail of chores, and general-purpose robots could indeed provide enormous value.—
Maya Cakmak,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
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This approach draws inspiration from universal ethical principles that have guided human societies across cultures and millennia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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There is, in fact, one universal symbol that appears in the artwork of every religion in history.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The design is simple yet effective, with zippered hand pockets, thumbholes, an adjustable hem, and a chin guard built into the hood.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories However, the films also highlight a concerted effort by Hungary’s National Film Institute (NFI) to make the local industry more adaptable to the needs of today’s filmmakers.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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For the Farrow & Ball paint color expert, starting with a brown like the reserved, mid-weighted Broccoli Brown gives an adaptable starting point.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Also, new technology has made eyeglasses more accurate and versatile, offering options that cater to a wide range of distinct vision needs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Beyond Broadway, Krakowski has built a career as one of entertainment’s most versatile performers.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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