versatility

noun

Definition of versatilitynext
as in creativity

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Recent Examples of versatility Bruno started every game last season, showing versatility in switching from right guard to right tackle at the end of the season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 Pace, physicality, versatility and defensive awareness have been the foundations of Arsenal’s recent success under Mikel Arteta. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 July 2026 What makes the slim, clean silhouette so appealing is its versatility. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 July 2026 George Clooney will also receive Burstyn’s same honor for his remarkable career and versatility, as well as commitment to social and humanitarian causes. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for versatility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatility
  1. creativity
  2. inventiveness
  3. imagination
  4. ingenuity
  5. originality
  6. resourcefulness
  7. imaginativeness
  8. illusion
Noun
  • Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Now these artists are exploring the relationship between humor and faith with audiences that are feeling the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and culture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • Don Iwerks, whose inventiveness helped transform Disney’s theme parks, died July 9 at the age of 96, reported the Walt Disney Co.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • But such concerns recede when a movie has this much heart and humor, not to mention respect for South Sea cultures, inventiveness with their mythology and an infectious sense of wonder at the miracles of nature.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of inventiveness
Noun
  • The new college will build on the California College of the Arts' legacy, integrating advanced technology with artistic imagination and design to cultivate future creators.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The bricks allow children and fans to build anything from their imagination, according to the release.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • Ridley Scott One of the best late-career films from an all-time master, this sci-fi gem sees Matt Damon playing an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars and has to use his ingenuity to get home.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • All of which is to say that the Odyssey, in depriving Nolan of opportunities for his ingenuity as a screenwriter, has also pushed him toward greater filmmaking risks.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of ingenuity
Noun
  • Because when everyone can generate content instantly, the real scarcity becomes originality, along with perspective, taste, restraint and conviction.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Jurors will include representatives from Istituto Marangoni Riyadh and WWD — who will rank and evaluate submissions on the criteria of coherence of explanation, originality in proposal, aesthetic approach and overall quality.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of originality
Noun
  • That history transformed the drink from a novelty into a small lesson in Hanoi’s resourcefulness, making every sip that much more meaningful.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
  • Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Definition of resourcefulness
Noun
  • There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
    — Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of imaginativeness
Noun
  • The pairing creates the illusion of mixing and matching patterns while still remaining cohesive.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • This technique presents the illusion of two struggling baitfish simultaneously — one on the surface and the other just below.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Definition of illusion

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