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
Inside are classrooms, an office, praying halls, a multipurpose room, a library, a kitchen and a grocery store where kids frequently buy snacks after school.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The brand originally debuted with its Hyper Shine High Lite Kit, consisting of the No. 1 Brush, the Hyper Shine Serum and the multipurpose product Hyper Shine Lite Pigment that can be used on the eyes, lips, cheeks or body.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
According to Bradford, a multipurpose tool like a Swiss army knife can handle a range of tasks, like cutting bandages, opening packaging, or performing minor repairs.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 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
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The brand originally debuted with its Hyper Shine High Lite Kit, consisting of the No. 1 Brush, the Hyper Shine Serum and the multipurpose product Hyper Shine Lite Pigment that can be used on the eyes, lips, cheeks or body.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
According to Bradford, a multipurpose tool like a Swiss army knife can handle a range of tasks, like cutting bandages, opening packaging, or performing minor repairs.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
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The company recently raised $105 million in seed funding and says additional robotic platforms are already under development as part of its broader roadmap for general-purpose robotics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Fortune shouted out the fellowship’s head and director of Artist Development at Film Independent Angela Lee for her guidance, who told him the responsibility a filmmaker has when aiming to tell a universal story.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Data Intelligence provides universal discovery, automated governance, and AI-ready context via semantic knowledge graphs, ensuring self-describing, secure data.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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It’s designed with a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, convenient side pockets, and a breezy silhouette that won’t cling to you in the sticky heat.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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But since leaving the Blue Jays, Espinal has bounced between organizations while attempting to carve out a long-term role as a versatile utility infielder.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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How to Eat Available fresh, frozen, or canned, edamame is a versatile and tasty ingredient.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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