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all-around

[awl-uh-round] / ˈɔl əˌraʊnd /
ADJECTIVE
multifaceted
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ADVERB
in all places
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Example Sentences

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But even grave-robbing isn’t as unpleasant as the dynamics of the Morelli family, led by chief screamer, grouser, mayoral candidate and all-around non-people-person Linda Morelli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She has finished second in the all-around behind teammate Jordan Chiles three times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Davidson had just turned in one of her most impressive all-around performances of the season, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“Arista delivered an all-around strong fourth-quarter finish to 2025, as AI contributions drove robust growth across its cloud titan customers,” wrote William Blair analyst Sebastien Naji in a research note.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Having Gin around to help Jet would have solved the first problem and been an all-around godsend but that still left the second.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff