as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things
a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers
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Recent Examples of versatile
For the most versatile purée, roast the pumpkin plain and avoid adding any oil or seasonings.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to their health benefits, almonds are delicious and incredibly versatile, fitting into both sweet and savory recipes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The look is timeless, versatile, easy, and always pretty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
That includes the starting five and Mays and Zavala, yes, but also Yosh Nijman — who started at left tackle against the Jacksonville Jaguars when Ikem Ekwonu was out — and the versatile Brady Christensen, who too was a free agent at the end of 2024 who returned for 2025.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to their health benefits, almonds are delicious and incredibly versatile, fitting into both sweet and savory recipes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The look is timeless, versatile, easy, and always pretty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
That includes the starting five and Mays and Zavala, yes, but also Yosh Nijman — who started at left tackle against the Jacksonville Jaguars when Ikem Ekwonu was out — and the versatile Brady Christensen, who too was a free agent at the end of 2024 who returned for 2025.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
Adjective
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Road trips, hikes, and beach destinations with pet-friendly hotels can work well for adaptable animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, GPUs remain extremely adaptable, capable of managing both training and inference across diverse models.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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