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
Examples of all-around in a Sentence
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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The Guerrero agreement is great news for right fielder Kyle Tucker, a superior all-around player to Guerrero, and bad news for the Chicago Cubs, the team that acquired Tucker entering his walk year.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Senior Jordan Bowers recorded her highest all-around total of 2025 on Sunday, earning three perfect tens to lead the Sooners to victory.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Maikel Garcia continues hot all-around start Garcia is in a groove to start the 2025 season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Overall, Lord also credits Evans — who has a large array of tattoos — for being an all-around, standup guy.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Senior Jordan Bowers recorded her highest all-around total of 2025 on Sunday, earning three perfect tens to lead the Sooners to victory.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Maikel Garcia continues hot all-around start Garcia is in a groove to start the 2025 season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Overall, Lord also credits Evans — who has a large array of tattoos — for being an all-around, standup guy.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-around
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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