as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a protean actor who is equally comfortable with light comedy and serious drama
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Recent Examples of protean
His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.
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Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Davis spent his career sounding the depths of his protean creativity.
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Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
Adding to the otherworldly ambience is the shifting jazz-folk score by Mary Komasa and Antoni Łazarkiewicz, which, like our hero, is similarly protean in nature.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
As the party’s protean policy evolves, Smith and his colleagues are tasked with systematically destroying any historical records that conflict with the current version of history.
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Laura Beers,
The Conversation,
20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protean
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Davis spent his career sounding the depths of his protean creativity.
—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
Adding to the otherworldly ambience is the shifting jazz-folk score by Mary Komasa and Antoni Łazarkiewicz, which, like our hero, is similarly protean in nature.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
As the party’s protean policy evolves, Smith and his colleagues are tasked with systematically destroying any historical records that conflict with the current version of history.
—
Laura Beers,
The Conversation,
20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protean
Adjective
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Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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That could mean offseason growth from Jaylen Wright, a more versatile role for Ollie Gordon II or one of the Dolphins’ other backs finding a better fit in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s system.
Adjective
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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“Protean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protean. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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