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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Plus, its deep pocket hugs a mattress up to 16 inches deep and its all-round elastic secures it into place.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Would his all-round game instantly click in Mikel Arteta’s team?
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
More than that, Miyazawa's all-round performance in a deep-lying role caught the eye.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Dynamic but calm and composed on the ball, Anderson is an all-round midfielder who is capable of winning back possession and getting Forest on the front foot; a technically gifted terrier.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Would his all-round game instantly click in Mikel Arteta’s team?
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
More than that, Miyazawa's all-round performance in a deep-lying role caught the eye.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Dynamic but calm and composed on the ball, Anderson is an all-round midfielder who is capable of winning back possession and getting Forest on the front foot; a technically gifted terrier.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“All-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-round. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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