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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Recent Examples of versatile
Spinach is one of the most nutritious and surprisingly versatile foods.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Leading the push in Maryland is Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, who is backing policies to support new technologies touted as safer, more efficient, and more versatile than traditional reactors.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
The performer is one of Drag Race’s most versatile and beloved stars.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 July 2025
Braun is already a versatile and valuable player with room to keep improving.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Leading the push in Maryland is Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, who is backing policies to support new technologies touted as safer, more efficient, and more versatile than traditional reactors.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
The performer is one of Drag Race’s most versatile and beloved stars.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 July 2025
Braun is already a versatile and valuable player with room to keep improving.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for versatile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versatile
adaptable
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Because charter schools are proving to be engines of talent development, economic mobility, and innovation in cities and states hungry for a skilled, adaptable workforce.—
Jeanne Allen,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Initially, such adaptable machines could be used in challenging environments like disaster zones or outer space.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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