WELL-ROUNDED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

well-rounded

adjective

as in universal

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 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 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

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With the increasing diversity and international appeal of the Academy’s voting body, von Horn, like other directors whose film travel the world, tuned into his film’s universal appeal across language barriers.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
State of play: HB 300, sponsored by state Rep. Jefferson Burton (R-Salem), would limit Utah's universal mail voting by requiring voters to provide a valid ID to return a mail ballot at a polling place.

— Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025