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
Clint Davis, People.com, 6 June 2025
Nico Hoerner Don’t let the lack of home runs deter from evaluating Hoerner’s all-around game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
An under the radar offseason addition originally expected to do little more than provide catching depth behind Connor Wong, Narvaez has emerged as one of the best all-around catchers in the game through the first third of his rookie season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
That said, newer, faster, and all-around better products have begun to hit the market again.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 4 June 2025
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It’s got just one open compartment with a cotton lining and is secured with an all-around zipper.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 June 2025
Nico Hoerner Don’t let the lack of home runs deter from evaluating Hoerner’s all-around game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
An under the radar offseason addition originally expected to do little more than provide catching depth behind Connor Wong, Narvaez has emerged as one of the best all-around catchers in the game through the first third of his rookie season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
That said, newer, faster, and all-around better products have begun to hit the market again.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
Adjective
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Get unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 June 2025
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Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.—
Anna-Lena Reith,
Architectural Digest,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Muscle mass contributes to your overall weight; BMI cannot differentiate among weight that's due to fat, bone, or muscle.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Differences Between Fat Loss and Weight Loss Fat loss and weight loss affect your body composition, metabolism, and overall health in different ways.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Kiner-Falefa would be the most versatile option at the deadline for the Yankees.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The classic all-black number with a splash of red via the signal flag is versatile enough to install on virtually any front yard.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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The Heat has until June 29 to decide on that team option, with Johnson becoming an unrestricted free agent if Miami chooses to bypass the option.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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After one year with the New York Knicks, veteran journeyman Landry Shamet is once again an unrestricted free agent.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Apple continues to offer multi-year support across its hardware, including the Mac platform in general and the MacBook laptops in particular.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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