as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things
a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers
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Recent Examples of versatile
Meanwhile, Lola Young’s five nominations span British Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best New Artist, marking her as one of the year’s most versatile breakthroughs.
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Faulk is a 6-foot-6, 285-pound versatile chess piece on the D-line in odd or even fronts, and has even shown the ability to standup and play outside linebacker.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
My go-to pair with a bit of stretch is the Aritzia Effortless Pant, which are comfy, versatile, and stay wrinkle-free.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Called up to the varsity earlier in the season, Ruane has emerged as a versatile and heady talent who knows what is expected out of him for the Porters.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Faulk is a 6-foot-6, 285-pound versatile chess piece on the D-line in odd or even fronts, and has even shown the ability to standup and play outside linebacker.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
My go-to pair with a bit of stretch is the Aritzia Effortless Pant, which are comfy, versatile, and stay wrinkle-free.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Called up to the varsity earlier in the season, Ruane has emerged as a versatile and heady talent who knows what is expected out of him for the Porters.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
Adjective
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The adaptable dining and lounging areas offer enough room for up to 12 seafarers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Also, be flexible and adaptable with your plans.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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