all-round
adjective
less common variant of all-around
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
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Samson is a walker, hiker, surfer, and all-round nature lover.
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Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The iMac is an all-round family desktop computer, so the uptick to M4 will deliver much faster performance, especially compared to the M1 chip.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Samson is a hiker, biker, surfer, and all-round nature lover with multiple injuries to show for his active lifestyle.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Reduced fatigue and improved all-round health and mental performance.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The iMac is an all-round family desktop computer, so the uptick to M4 will deliver much faster performance, especially compared to the M1 chip.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Samson is a hiker, biker, surfer, and all-round nature lover with multiple injuries to show for his active lifestyle.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Reduced fatigue and improved all-round health and mental performance.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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“All-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-round. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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