all-around
adjective
variants
or less commonly all-round
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool
all around
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of all-around in a Sentence
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Worley also won the all-around title in the session with a 39.45.
Arkansas posted a program-best score for an NCAA regional on the balance beam (49.35) and tied its record on the vault (49.375).
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Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
The surge in California home prices has been all-around challenging for buyers, sellers, and agents alike due to the mansion tax in Los Angeles, which applies to property sales of at least $5 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
This comforting memory foam travel pillow has a 360-degree ergonomic design to help maintain all-around neck and spinal support.
—Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2024
The exterior look is classic BMW, an all-around, sturdy-looking design.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
These are the tanning drops, lotions, serums, and tanning mists that impressed us all-around: ease of application, transfer-resistance, longevity, and overall quality of glow.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
For an all-around baitcasting setup, 7’ medium heavy rods are a great choice.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
McConkey is an all-around strong athlete and technician at the position.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
But the Honda Passport is the better all-around choice.
—Nick Kurczewski, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
The surge in California home prices has been all-around challenging for buyers, sellers, and agents alike due to the mansion tax in Los Angeles, which applies to property sales of at least $5 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
This comforting memory foam travel pillow has a 360-degree ergonomic design to help maintain all-around neck and spinal support.
—Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2024
The exterior look is classic BMW, an all-around, sturdy-looking design.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
These are the tanning drops, lotions, serums, and tanning mists that impressed us all-around: ease of application, transfer-resistance, longevity, and overall quality of glow.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
For an all-around baitcasting setup, 7’ medium heavy rods are a great choice.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
McConkey is an all-around strong athlete and technician at the position.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
But the Honda Passport is the better all-around choice.
—Nick Kurczewski, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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