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having many different skills, abilities, or areas of knowledge
She was a well-rounded student having studied everything from physics to fine art.
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Recent Examples of well-rounded
The coach also praised the Walman-Klingberg pair for giving the Oilers a smarter and more well-rounded back end.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
But the analysis also looked into less flashy metrics — including access to hiking trails, acres of nearby parkland, and the cost of living — to determine how well-rounded the most fun locations are and how accessible that fun is to the average person.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
Throughout the group stage, few teams had as well-rounded a line anywhere on a field as the United States’ attack.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
Although Oklahoma City was a balanced and well-rounded team throughout the season, what primarily drove this high level of success was the Thunder’s performance at home.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Nothing the junior did during the region or state tournaments dipped below a 9.0, establishing her as one of the most consistent and well-rounded gymnasts in the area.
—Taylor Lyons, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
But the analysis also looked into less flashy metrics — including access to hiking trails, acres of nearby parkland, and the cost of living — to determine how well-rounded the most fun locations are and how accessible that fun is to the average person.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
Throughout the group stage, few teams had as well-rounded a line anywhere on a field as the United States’ attack.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
Although Oklahoma City was a balanced and well-rounded team throughout the season, what primarily drove this high level of success was the Thunder’s performance at home.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Nothing the junior did during the region or state tournaments dipped below a 9.0, establishing her as one of the most consistent and well-rounded gymnasts in the area.
—Taylor Lyons, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The hope, Morrison said, was to encourage employers to bring in skilled workers via the permanent residency pathway, on the theory that immigrants with green cards would, by being on stronger footing, be less likely to undercut wages for Americans than guest workers did.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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State government has made the education and training of skilled aerospace workers an important priority.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Several would require the skillful balancing of adverse political interests, including labor unions, real estate companies and pro-tenant groups.—
Mihir Zaveri,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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In short, this is about being emotionally skillful and multifaceted.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Kiner-Falefa would be the most versatile option at the deadline for the Yankees.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The classic all-black number with a splash of red via the signal flag is versatile enough to install on virtually any front yard.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Preparatory Academy, an alternative high school in the Bronx for young adults who have lived in the United States for less than one year and are not yet proficient in English.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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In 2024, eighth graders dropped to 47% proficient or advanced in science down from 77% in 2023.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Colin is a masterful, soulful actor, and also an A+ human.—
Lauren LeFranc,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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Senior right-hander Wyatt Rudden was masterful, while the Raiders’ pitching staff — which had ace Hudson Alpert injured and used its two other top arms on Friday to advance — couldn’t hold down the Bruins’ potent lineup.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 May 2025
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The regular wide version has been my go-to choice for trips for the past year, proving itself a capable all-round pad.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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His all-round game has stood out too, ranking in the top quarter of Premier League midfielders for pass completion, aerial duels won, successful take-ons and interceptions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Well-rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-rounded. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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