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
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
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Everyone else should consider the cheaper Liberty 5 Pro instead, or stick with the Editors' Choice-winning AirPods Pro 3 for their all-around strong performance for only $20 more.
—
Christian De Looper,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The Red Wings have their franchise defenseman in Moritz Seider, whose all-around game put him right in the thick of the Norris conversation with Werenski.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for all-around
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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