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Recent Examples of versatility
Signing an attacker — preferably with versatility and the ability to play across the front line, like Gordon, rather than merely an out-and-out left-winger — is of the utmost priority, alongside bringing in a new No 1.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Johnson, a 6-foot, 185-pound playmaker from Clinch County High School in Homerville, Georgia, adds versatility to the Gators’ class.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Martyn was a key figure in the late 2000s’ dubstep/techno crossover, and his versatility led to records on both Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder and Berghain’s Ostgut Ton.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
The pumps are a signature style for the brand and a red carpet mainstay thanks to their versatility and ability to pair well with just about any outfit.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Johnson, a 6-foot, 185-pound playmaker from Clinch County High School in Homerville, Georgia, adds versatility to the Gators’ class.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Martyn was a key figure in the late 2000s’ dubstep/techno crossover, and his versatility led to records on both Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder and Berghain’s Ostgut Ton.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
The pumps are a signature style for the brand and a red carpet mainstay thanks to their versatility and ability to pair well with just about any outfit.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatility
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That spirit still drives the family today, even as each sibling approaches creativity from a different angle.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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However, bringing the villa to life has required a surprising amount of time, materials and creativity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The Miller-Penrose house became an important meeting place for artistic exchange, where Miller devoted herself to culinary experiments that paid tribute to the inventiveness of her friends.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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No prizes will be given for imagination alone!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Ranging from seemingly endless desert plains to rugged mountain ranges, the region is filled with scenic drives, plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure, and best of all, wide-open spaces that let the imagination roam free.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Apollo 13 Selected by Brian Grazer Apollo 13 captures something essential about America at its best, which is the belief that no challenge is too big when talented people come together with urgency, ingenuity, and purpose.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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That is where qualities like judgment, originality, adaptability, communication, curiosity, and problem-solving start separating people from everyone else using the same tools.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Comedian Jamie Kennedy loves Los Angeles, but thinks Hollywood has traded in originality and movie-star mystique for ideology and influencers.—
Max Bacall , Nikos DeGruccio,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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However, as throughout history, the determination, resourcefulness, and sheer courage of the people of Ukraine have been important.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The pope proposes that overreliance on AI risks weakening human resourcefulness and creativity, and that sharing intimate conversations with chatbots can be dangerous and isolating.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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The latest tit-for-tat strikes threaten to completely shatter any lingering illusion of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that supposedly began on April 8.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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The former offers the illusion of control while creating new vulnerabilities.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatility. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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