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having many different skills, abilities, or areas of knowledge
She was a well-rounded student having studied everything from physics to fine art.
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Recent Examples of well-rounded
But the analysis also looked into less flashy metrics — including access to hiking trails, acres of nearby parkland, and the cost of living — to determine how well-rounded the most fun locations are and how accessible that fun is to the average person.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
Throughout the group stage, few teams had as well-rounded a line anywhere on a field as the United States’ attack.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
Although Oklahoma City was a balanced and well-rounded team throughout the season, what primarily drove this high level of success was the Thunder’s performance at home.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Nothing the junior did during the region or state tournaments dipped below a 9.0, establishing her as one of the most consistent and well-rounded gymnasts in the area.
—Taylor Lyons, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Although the beauty and fashion industries are continuing to expand and include more diverse and well-rounded teams, there is still a long way to go.
—Essence, 28 Sep. 2023
Here’s the kicker: The league might be even more well-rounded this year.
—Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
Overview The 2024 Infiniti QX50 competes in the crowded compact luxury SUV segment, facing off against stalwarts such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-class and well-rounded newcomers including the Genesis GV70.
—Frankie Cruz, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
Throughout the group stage, few teams had as well-rounded a line anywhere on a field as the United States’ attack.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
Although Oklahoma City was a balanced and well-rounded team throughout the season, what primarily drove this high level of success was the Thunder’s performance at home.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Nothing the junior did during the region or state tournaments dipped below a 9.0, establishing her as one of the most consistent and well-rounded gymnasts in the area.
—Taylor Lyons, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Although the beauty and fashion industries are continuing to expand and include more diverse and well-rounded teams, there is still a long way to go.
—Essence, 28 Sep. 2023
Here’s the kicker: The league might be even more well-rounded this year.
—Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
Overview The 2024 Infiniti QX50 competes in the crowded compact luxury SUV segment, facing off against stalwarts such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-class and well-rounded newcomers including the Genesis GV70.
—Frankie Cruz, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded
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While the exact number of hours may differ for each individual, the benefits of prioritizing quality sleep are universal.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Eligibility for those school choice programs is universal in a dozen states.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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This could exacerbate inequalities in the job market by increasing demand for highly skilled workers while marginalizing others.Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump has already shown a willingness to break with his grassroots supporters and side with Musk and tech companies over visas for skilled workers.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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The future in question is a refreshing discography of musical projects strung together by his soulful croons, innovative production tenets, and skillful storytelling rivaled only by his catalog itself.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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To be good at Below Deck is to be skillful at two jobs, both the one on the boat and the one as a practitioner of the reality-television arts and sciences.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
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Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Both the film and its score achieved remarkable scope and weight out of relatively thin resources — there are no strings on the score — but perhaps the greatest length Blumberg went to was traveling to Carrara, Italy, where the scenes in its famous marble quarry had already been shot.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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As producers continue to innovate with flavors, cask aging, and sustainability practices, rum is poised to strengthen its position as a versatile and diverse spirit.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Since many trainees aren’t fluent in English, part of the training involves taking English classes to become more proficient in the language.Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Making dumb, fun genre shows that are heavy on vibes and generally proficient with mechanics.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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But rather than playing it safe, the foremost roast mistress delivered a masterful 10-minute monologue that was hilariously acerbic, pointed, and playful enough to keep the crowd on her good side.EW Staff, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Watch from the masterful original through the abysmal A Good Day to Die Hard in one sitting, only on Hulu.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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That and urgent season-saving need will be enough for a Fins squad better all-round, especially on D. GAME OF THE WEEK VIKINGS (14-2) at LIONS (14-2) Line: DET by 3.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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