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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
The coach also praised the Walman-Klingberg pair for giving the Oilers a smarter and more well-rounded back end.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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State government has made the education and training of skilled aerospace workers an important priority.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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The hope, Morrison said, was to encourage employers to bring in skilled workers via the permanent residency pathway, on the theory that immigrants with green cards would, by being on stronger footing, be less likely to undercut wages for Americans than guest workers did.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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These additional components underscore the importance of music, movement, libations, skillful presentation, and audience participation to masquerade more broadly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Who lives and who dies depends on a slew of variable factors: Where they are tried, how skillful their attorneys are, the whims of prosecutors, quirks in the law, the dispositions of judges and jurors, and what victims want.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The story now circulating with ever greater popularity is that Jackson was an innocent bystander in the 1919 World Series fix.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The versatile and super simple formula might just replace your go-to pound cake at the next potluck.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Kiwi is a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed on its own, juiced, in smoothies, or as a topping on yogurt and parfaits.—
Kathi Valeii,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Preparatory Academy, an alternative high school in the Bronx for young adults who have lived in the United States for less than one year and are not yet proficient in English.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Note that even the most proficient human interviewer (perhaps a very experienced clinical psychologists with decades of training and experience) will have off days, feel up or down because of personal events, and be affected by conscious and unconscious biases.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Colin is a masterful, soulful actor, and also an A+ human.—
Lauren LeFranc,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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Senior right-hander Wyatt Rudden was masterful, while the Raiders’ pitching staff — which had ace Hudson Alpert injured and used its two other top arms on Friday to advance — couldn’t hold down the Bruins’ potent lineup.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The regular wide version has been my go-to choice for trips for the past year, proving itself a capable all-round pad.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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His all-round game has stood out too, ranking in the top quarter of Premier League midfielders for pass completion, aerial duels won, successful take-ons and interceptions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Well-rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-rounded. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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