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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The versatile accessory can be worn with jeans, dress pants, or even with a dress to add definition to your waist.
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 May 2025
The firm advises brands to capitalize on consumer desire for versatile, long-lasting designs, balancing classic silhouettes with natural fades and authentic worn effects for everyday staples.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Indoor/outdoor basketballs typically use a synthetic leather material that feels like leather but is versatile for various settings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 May 2025
The firm advises brands to capitalize on consumer desire for versatile, long-lasting designs, balancing classic silhouettes with natural fades and authentic worn effects for everyday staples.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Indoor/outdoor basketballs typically use a synthetic leather material that feels like leather but is versatile for various settings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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One smart way to sell qualifications is to communicate the willingness to be adaptable to innovations and tactical strategies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Additionally, adaptable technology providers should offer scalability and customization, which allows brands to grow while leveraging increasingly sophisticated automation and analytics tools.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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