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having many different skills, abilities, or areas of knowledge
She was a well-rounded student having studied everything from physics to fine art.
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Recent Examples of well-rounded
No Canadian player is as early for meetings, training sessions and bus departures as the well-rounded right back.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Our editors liked how well-rounded this one was in both flavor and consistency.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
But the analysis also looked into less flashy metrics — including access to hiking trails, acres of nearby parkland, and the cost of living — to determine how well-rounded the most fun locations are and how accessible that fun is to the average person.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Our editors liked how well-rounded this one was in both flavor and consistency.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
But the analysis also looked into less flashy metrics — including access to hiking trails, acres of nearby parkland, and the cost of living — to determine how well-rounded the most fun locations are and how accessible that fun is to the average person.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded
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Fortune shouted out the fellowship’s head and director of Artist Development at Film Independent Angela Lee for her guidance, who told him the responsibility a filmmaker has when aiming to tell a universal story.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Data Intelligence provides universal discovery, automated governance, and AI-ready context via semantic knowledge graphs, ensuring self-describing, secure data.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But since leaving the Blue Jays, Espinal has bounced between organizations while attempting to carve out a long-term role as a versatile utility infielder.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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How to Eat Available fresh, frozen, or canned, edamame is a versatile and tasty ingredient.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In relatively affluent Fairfield — predominantly white, with under one-fifth of students receiving free or reduced price meals — 74% of kindergarteners in the 2023-24 school year were already proficient in reading.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Alongside dramatic hats and refined outfits ready to pass the strict entrance checks, masterful hairstyles and sophisticated makeup are on full display.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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In his masterful victory over the Phillies, Misiorowski faced the minimum 27 batters.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Sponsored by Clarke A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Outside of her own ventures, the multitalented creative has worked with her younger brother to preserve their late parents’ legacy.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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“Well-rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-rounded. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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