all around 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of all aroundnext
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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all-around

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adjective

ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce all-around (audio)
variants 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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2
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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3
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
Adverb
The Reef Al Giallo stroller, designed with Lamborghini, features the same weight standards but is painted in black with yellow accents, and Lamborghini badges can be found all around. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 According to Hardy, this year’s theme is a result of the current environment — one where the erasure of Blackness is happening all around the nation. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Paul Hamm wins the men’s gymnastics all-around Olympic gold medal by the closest margin ever in the event. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 While SoFi is a solid all-around lender, other competitors are stronger in certain categories. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
  1. collectively
  2. unlimited
  3. overall
  4. versatile
  5. general
  6. broad
  7. adaptable
  8. unrestricted
Adverb
  • The same circle of dealers also sold artworks to the Metropolitan Museum, where the New York District Attorney’s Office seized five antiquities valued collectively at more than $3 million in 2022; those included a gold sarcophagus.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Despite collectively making up about 95% of the universe's contents, dark matter and dark energy aren't visible to us.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adjective
  • Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.
    — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • The Cowboys addressed that Saturday by trading a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for offensive tackle Broderick Jones, who was the 14th overall pick in 2023, and a fourth-round pick.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But the almost yearlong closure seems to be having an effect — overall attendance at the downtown library is down 31%.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • Prolific and versatile, Richard Linklater has been one of the most joyously unpredictable filmmakers for more than 35 years.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • One of the aspects that makes Grounded so versatile is its depth, which was a highly intentional choice by the Behr and Home Depot teams.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of versatile
Adjective
  • Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, wisely held off on engaging in serious negotiations with the Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek throughout the year while recognizing the uncertainty of an evolving NHL marketplace fueled by a surging salary cap.
    — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Blakespear said the definition was broad enough to encompass a wide range of heavy industrial uses, including chemical, plastics and pesticide manufacturing and strip mining.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The e-commerce giant is preparing to launch its Prime Air service in Tracy as part of a broader expansion effort that will bring delivery drones to 500 cities and towns by the end of the year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • But Scalable is not handing over unrestricted control of customer accounts to AI.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • College sports’ current arms race of money, along with unrestricted transfers, is threatening to shut out rising challengers like UConn football, with rich teams now dangling lucrative offers and raiding talent like never before.
    — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of unrestricted

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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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