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
With their slightly smoky flavor and medium heat level, these peppers are highly versatile.
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Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
This purse is versatile, featuring interchangeable straps.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Miller is a versatile forward with the ability to scale the lineup and play center or wing.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Plus, its design is versatile enough to be placed in any room.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 June 2025
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Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
This purse is versatile, featuring interchangeable straps.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Miller is a versatile forward with the ability to scale the lineup and play center or wing.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Plus, its design is versatile enough to be placed in any room.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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Be adaptable, as your plans with friends and loved ones may change on a whim.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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Native Americans also believed spiderwort to be a sign of strength and endurance, possibly because the plant is adaptable to different conditions, though not in my yard.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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