versatility

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Recent Examples of versatility The news was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, who noted that the addition of Achiuwa will give the Kings immediate rebounding and defensive versatility. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025 Expect this team to defend at a high level and showcase the versatility to challenge anyone in the league — with a top-three ACC finish well within reach. The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 Alabama’s roster also adds size and versatility through transfers like Noah Williamson, while returning shooters and athletes across the lineup support Oats’ up‑tempo, high‑spacing system. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025 The versatility of Collins to play anywhere on the defensive line could give Dallas a boost in multiple areas while also retaining the flexibility of some of its other defensive linemen such as Marshawn Kneeland. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for versatility
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Noun
  • Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.
    Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The 50-year-old former longtime creative director at Moschino is known for his inventiveness and bold riffs on Americana and pop culture.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For nearly half a century, the Hollywood Bowl has been the stage where John’s imagination meets the hearts of millions.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
  • My daughter’s imagination inspires me.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Conquering the world – or the World Series, anyway – takes concentration, ingenuity and, yes, a whole lot of money.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Clients hired Adjaye’s outfit not only for its technical expertise and ingenuity but also for the leader’s aesthetic and stature.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • To me, hip-hop, the tradition of it is rooted in originality.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That said, its backers are looking for a sense of originality and roots.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Traveling alone has taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep appreciation for the unexpected.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • This resourcefulness runs deep in the culture, not just in home kitchens, but also in award-winning restaurants.
    Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.
    Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • All one had to do would be to rethink what removals are for (or shake off any post-substitutionist illusions about it).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The timeline from ideation to unveiling, took over a year.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In fact, from ideation to launch, the app took roughly three months to bring to market.
    Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatility. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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