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
In addition, the versatile anchor's assignments have run the gamut from hosting the 2015 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum to going behind bars to interview a high school classmate on death row.
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CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
My goal this year is to shop smarter and invest in high-quality pieces that are versatile and last beyond a couple of seasons.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, the synthetic fabrics used on the innermost layer are versatile, and engineers can introduce new properties and functionalities for users.
—Cara Ocobock, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
For beginners or occasional bakers, a Dutch oven or standard oven is a more practical and versatile choice.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
My goal this year is to shop smarter and invest in high-quality pieces that are versatile and last beyond a couple of seasons.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, the synthetic fabrics used on the innermost layer are versatile, and engineers can introduce new properties and functionalities for users.
—Cara Ocobock, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
For beginners or occasional bakers, a Dutch oven or standard oven is a more practical and versatile choice.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for versatile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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Credit is due to the series' expressive, ever-adaptable Minions and their adorably garbled language, as well as Steve Carell's voice work as Gru, the supervillain at the heart of the story.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Others suggest that borrowing strategies from biology may offer the most efficient path toward adaptable, resilient machines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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