as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a protean actor who is equally comfortable with light comedy and serious drama
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Recent Examples of protean
Ballet Hispánico is at the top of its game here, and Lopez Ochoa displays the dancers’ silken, protean talents beautifully.
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Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
From its opening of a cassette clicking into a deck, FKA Twigs’ 17-track mixtape takes us through a protean universe of dancehall, trap-flecked R&B, and dreamy pop that skirts the mainstream to stay inventive.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 26 Dec. 2022
When not composing operas, orchestral works or chamber pieces, Tyshawn Sorey is a protean drummer and band leader.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2022
Even assessments of subjectivity are protean and...subjective!
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
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Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
From its opening of a cassette clicking into a deck, FKA Twigs’ 17-track mixtape takes us through a protean universe of dancehall, trap-flecked R&B, and dreamy pop that skirts the mainstream to stay inventive.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 26 Dec. 2022
When not composing operas, orchestral works or chamber pieces, Tyshawn Sorey is a protean drummer and band leader.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2022
Even assessments of subjectivity are protean and...subjective!
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protean
Adjective
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The Netherlands international had been a versatile option under Klopp, but Liverpool’s new head coach had different ideas about him.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Advances in recent years have made solar panels one of the cheapest and most versatile sources of electricity.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Long-Term Resilience Prioritizing upskilling prepares you for a resilient future with adaptable employees ready to take on evolving roles.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Kara Nitschke, migratory and game bird biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said Canada geese are very adaptable and easily assimilate.—
Morgan Severson,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Protean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protean. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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