as in general-purpose
having more than one use or purpose
multipurpose furniture The band practiced in the school's multipurpose room.
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Recent Examples of multipurpose
Available in matte, shimmery, and metallic finishes, the eye tints have a multipurpose applicator: Use the fine side to apply the shadow like a liner, or the wide side for an all-over wash of color on the lids.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
What's next: IPH will also open a new roughly 960-square-foot multipurpose space that will be used for events, receptions and educational classes.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Many companies are going beyond the basic fitness offerings, creating multipurpose spaces that can transform from spin classes to aerobics sessions as needed.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
What's next: IPH will also open a new roughly 960-square-foot multipurpose space that will be used for events, receptions and educational classes.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Many companies are going beyond the basic fitness offerings, creating multipurpose spaces that can transform from spin classes to aerobics sessions as needed.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multipurpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
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Energy efficiency can also be improved, while performance can also be optimized better compared to general-purpose GPUs provided by the likes of Nvidia and AMD.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kant said, basically, that the most general-purpose LLMs essentially are hitting a wall in terms of scaling.Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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With this, a new year’s wish: that more marketing considers the universal and fundamental human truths that endure—even in times of radical change.Seth Matlins, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Christmas at the Golden Dragon also stands out for its representation of Chinese American traditions, celebrating both cultural heritage and the universal joys of the season.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The key is to remain adaptable, focused and committed to continuous improvement—both personally and organizationally.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Parenting is about being adaptable, self-reflective, and attentive to your child's unique needs.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Glitter is surprisingly versatile, and there are tons of different ways to wear it.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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From functional puffers and insulated parkas to chic peacoats, discover my top 12 winter jacket picks that are stylish, versatile, and a smart investment for the chilly season ahead.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gibbs-White is showing that he can be relied upon to produce telling contributions when they are needed most, following on from his goal at Old Trafford with a dynamic all-round display and an assist.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Eno is the inventor of various new categories of music, including ambient and generative music, and an all-round total genius.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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