as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things
a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers
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These cocktails are easy to prepare, light and refreshing, and versatile enough for any Mother’s Day pairing.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Quinoa—a whole grain—is a possibility, at around five grams of fiber per one cup cooked, and is just as versatile as rice, as these 33 recipes demonstrate.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
For the Love of the Game (1999) Sam Raimi was quite the versatile filmmaker, directing everything from low-budget horror to big-budget action to everything in between—including this part-baseball, part-romance.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Tips for Buying a Cardigan Pick a versatile style
There are lots of cardigans to choose from, including different fits and materials.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Quinoa—a whole grain—is a possibility, at around five grams of fiber per one cup cooked, and is just as versatile as rice, as these 33 recipes demonstrate.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
For the Love of the Game (1999) Sam Raimi was quite the versatile filmmaker, directing everything from low-budget horror to big-budget action to everything in between—including this part-baseball, part-romance.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Tips for Buying a Cardigan Pick a versatile style
There are lots of cardigans to choose from, including different fits and materials.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for versatile
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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