all-around
adjective
variants
or less commonly all-round
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool
all around
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of all-around in a Sentence
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
Recent Examples on the Web
With that in mind, the best all-around smallmouth fly rod is a seven-weight.
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
The withdrawal means the 28-year-old will fail to qualify for the all-around at the U.S. Championships set to begin May 30.
—CBS News, 19 May 2024
The 2020 Olympic all-around champion took home the highest score on beam, and finished with a 40.75 total score, qualifying her for the all-around at nationals.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Three previous Olympic all-around champions will be in the field for this year’s meet, including Gabby Douglas (London 2012), Simone Biles (Rio 2016) and Suni Lee (Tokyo 2020).
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
The spark for the brighter spotlight and bigger all-around platform that the WNBA this year came from Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and other college women’s players who commanded international attention during a thrilling NCAA March Madness tournament earlier this year.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2024
Kaden is a prime example of an all-around excellent student.
—Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
What to know for offseason: Robinson re-emerged as one of the Heat’s most important players this season with his elite three-point shooting and improved all-around game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
From the best all-around eyeshadow palette to the hottest designer lip shine, the items below will refresh your look from head to toe.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
The withdrawal means the 28-year-old will fail to qualify for the all-around at the U.S. Championships set to begin May 30.
—CBS News, 19 May 2024
The 2020 Olympic all-around champion took home the highest score on beam, and finished with a 40.75 total score, qualifying her for the all-around at nationals.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Three previous Olympic all-around champions will be in the field for this year’s meet, including Gabby Douglas (London 2012), Simone Biles (Rio 2016) and Suni Lee (Tokyo 2020).
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
The spark for the brighter spotlight and bigger all-around platform that the WNBA this year came from Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and other college women’s players who commanded international attention during a thrilling NCAA March Madness tournament earlier this year.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2024
Kaden is a prime example of an all-around excellent student.
—Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
What to know for offseason: Robinson re-emerged as one of the Heat’s most important players this season with his elite three-point shooting and improved all-around game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
From the best all-around eyeshadow palette to the hottest designer lip shine, the items below will refresh your look from head to toe.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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