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Recent Examples of all-rounder
Not as an all-rounder everywhere, but as a conductor in the final third.
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Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The all-rounder has been overlooked in the Indian red-ball squad for June’s tour of England, but Robin Uthappa claimed that his skills would be seen again in both colored and white shirts.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Suitable for hardwood, tile, and carpet, the Roborock Q7 Max offers both vacuuming and mopping for an all-rounder that will clean up any mess.
—& John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
The squad is led by 39-year-old Craig Ervine, who has played 25 Tests over 14 years, while another almost fortysomething, all-rounder Sikandar Raza, has also been recalled.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Van Aert, meanwhile, is a rider in a very different position, an all-rounder whose palmares is among the most impressive in the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Haller, a creative attacking midfielder, and Bulgarelli, an all-rounder in the centre of the pitch, operated behind Harald Nielsen, Serie A’s top scorer the previous season.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This midrange drone doesn't excel in any individual category but is a good all-rounder, with 30 minutes of battery life per battery charge, a flight range just under 4,000 feet and efficient brushless motors.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The all-rounder has been overlooked in the Indian red-ball squad for June’s tour of England, but Robin Uthappa claimed that his skills would be seen again in both colored and white shirts.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Suitable for hardwood, tile, and carpet, the Roborock Q7 Max offers both vacuuming and mopping for an all-rounder that will clean up any mess.
—& John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
The squad is led by 39-year-old Craig Ervine, who has played 25 Tests over 14 years, while another almost fortysomething, all-rounder Sikandar Raza, has also been recalled.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Van Aert, meanwhile, is a rider in a very different position, an all-rounder whose palmares is among the most impressive in the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Haller, a creative attacking midfielder, and Bulgarelli, an all-rounder in the centre of the pitch, operated behind Harald Nielsen, Serie A’s top scorer the previous season.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This midrange drone doesn't excel in any individual category but is a good all-rounder, with 30 minutes of battery life per battery charge, a flight range just under 4,000 feet and efficient brushless motors.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-rounder
Noun
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The Generalist Marketer: Advantages And Limitations Companies, particularly with limited budgets, often decide to hire a more junior or mid-level generalist who understands a little about a lot.—
Natalie Nathanson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The lineages with more diverse ecologies began to disappear, even the terrestrial generalists.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Read on for more details on these new gaming boxes, starting with the jack-of-all-trades Triton.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Gay, a free agent signee, is a jack-of-all-trades linebacker who has started 55 games in his NFL career, contributing 261 tackles, seven sacks and four interceptions.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ludacris praises Miller for his affable personality and his ability to explain things in layman’s terms.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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In layman’s terms, this means that DEB uses plant sugars and natural enzymes to create biobased materials (such as biopolymers) in eco-friendly conditions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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“All-rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-rounder. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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