as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
1
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
And remember when cohost Jenny McCarthy would yell at male players, yank their ears, and just be all-around crude on said series?
—Lindsay Soll, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The Gunther Werks Turbo is an all-around idyllic high-performance driving experience.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This can make your feet stinky, clammy, and all-around uncomfortable for long days on your feet.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
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Among the brilliant first four Talking Heads albums, More Songs About Buildings and Food has always been a dark horse candidate for the all-around greatest.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
And remember when cohost Jenny McCarthy would yell at male players, yank their ears, and just be all-around crude on said series?
—Lindsay Soll, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The Gunther Werks Turbo is an all-around idyllic high-performance driving experience.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This can make your feet stinky, clammy, and all-around uncomfortable for long days on your feet.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Get the latest runway coverage and unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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But overall crime, which includes nonviolent property crimes, is up 46% in Over-the-Rhine and Downtown, including a 12% uptick in violent crime, according to police statistics.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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While people often lean exclusively on purple or blue shampoo, Hazan says hair glosses and masks double in benefits for overall hair health.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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This outfit feels like my ultimate travel uniform—relaxed, versatile, and ready for the heat.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Powell, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 before spending the last three-plus seasons with the Clippers, is on an expiring $20.5 million salary for this upcoming season and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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Ex-National Basketball Players Association deputy general counsel Hal Biagas said public engagement is an effective leverage point to a degree, but its success depends on how much people stay engaged with the CBA saga.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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Credit card debt in general has seen fresh highs in the years following the pandemic, as inflationary pressures and stagnant wage growth have caused many Americans to look to consumer debt to fill the gaps.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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