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Recent Examples of versatility
First baseman Joley Mitchell provided a big bat and some steely savvy to last season's team, Kate Cimusz had versatility and veteran leadership and steady Mac Morgan was a solid presence on the pitching staff who’s now coaching at UTSA.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The outfits will spotlight the label’s bestselling technical pieces, including their hero Hornstrandir jacket and pants known for their versatility for skiing, hiking and daily wear, customized for the occasion.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
And while each of these details can be easily swapped out by preference or what’s decidedly on trend in color and pattern, blackout curtains, which can be a valuable tool to have in your sleep arsenal, don’t have the same versatility.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
This typically looks like a large, sturdy pot that is made for versatility.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The outfits will spotlight the label’s bestselling technical pieces, including their hero Hornstrandir jacket and pants known for their versatility for skiing, hiking and daily wear, customized for the occasion.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
And while each of these details can be easily swapped out by preference or what’s decidedly on trend in color and pattern, blackout curtains, which can be a valuable tool to have in your sleep arsenal, don’t have the same versatility.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
This typically looks like a large, sturdy pot that is made for versatility.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatility
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The ability to make something out of nothing may seem uniquely human — a bedrock of creativity that’s led to new kinds of art, music and more.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Baked sliders, a longtime party favorite, are another game day essential that Neidus said offer room for creativity.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Also predictably, Russian media are praising the remarkable inventiveness of their forces, while ignoring the disastrous results.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, for the first time, an experiment hints that an ape in captivity can have an imagination.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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When Luckman arrived in Chicago, the Bears playbook had hundreds of designs from the T Formation, with hundreds of variations in the playbook and seemingly hundreds more in the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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With a snowblower, no fear and some ingenuity, a young Birk and Svea Irving were determined to catch air and stomp tricks in the small backyard of their Winter Park home.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Murray, meanwhile, is someone high-major teams — like NC State last summer — have been looking at already, especially for his offensive ingenuity.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Others will lead with instinct and originality.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, 2026 bedroom trends encourage you to focus on quality and originality, with an emphasis on playful, inviting colors and shimmering accessories.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The music, dialect, sense of humour, and resourcefulness often associated with this particular island in the North Atlantic feel intertwined with their queerness.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cioppino is a result of their resourcefulness, tossing seafood scraps into stockpots, down on Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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This work by Franco-Isreali artist Yorame Mevorach, also known as Oyoram, gives the illusion of swimming along the river’s edge.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatility. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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