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
His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.
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Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Davis spent his career sounding the depths of his protean creativity.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Adding to the otherworldly ambience is the shifting jazz-folk score by Mary Komasa and Antoni Łazarkiewicz, which, like our hero, is similarly protean in nature.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
As the party’s protean policy evolves, Smith and his colleagues are tasked with systematically destroying any historical records that conflict with the current version of history.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
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Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Davis spent his career sounding the depths of his protean creativity.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Adding to the otherworldly ambience is the shifting jazz-folk score by Mary Komasa and Antoni Łazarkiewicz, which, like our hero, is similarly protean in nature.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
As the party’s protean policy evolves, Smith and his colleagues are tasked with systematically destroying any historical records that conflict with the current version of history.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protean
Adjective
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Best Top Deals Loft’s top selection is full of breezy blouses, everyday basics, and versatile layering pieces that’ll serve you on the ground and in the sky.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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But as versatile as lint rollers are, they’re not suited for every surface.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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This approach allows rapid upgrades or reconfiguration depending on operational needs, making the platform adaptable for evolving naval requirements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Technology changes fast, but a strong, adaptable culture turns every new tool into an advantage.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Protean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protean. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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