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
  • Rather than providing general-purpose cloud computing, CoreWeave specializes in the powerful computing infrastructure needed to develop and run AI models.
    — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • OpenAI’s launch shifts the same idea out of a shopping tab and into a general-purpose chatbot.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Those figures largely predate the state’s move to universal free child care, which began in November 2025 and is funded by an oil and gas windfall.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How smiling and even the openness of a smile are perceived are not universal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The adjustable zipper and relaxed fit leave room for endless layering possibilities, like over a thin T-shirt or under a bulky coat depending on the occasion.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Women’s styles span a micro mini skirt with an adjustable denim belt, low-rise baggy jeans and a zipper bubble jacket.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The company describes Vectis as a survivable and adaptable aircraft for future combat requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Scroll on to discover four adaptable outfit ideas for the wedding non-traditionalist.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • How Cube Steak Is Used and Cooked Cube steak is extremely versatile.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Every inch counts To make the best use of space, the design focuses on versatile furniture and solutions that serve multiple purposes, helping to avoid clutter in the rooms.
    — Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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