less common variant of all-around

1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool

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Dynamic but calm and composed on the ball, Anderson is an all-round midfielder who is capable of winning back possession and getting Forest on the front foot; a technically gifted terrier. Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 That and urgent season-saving need will be enough for a Fins squad better all-round, especially on D. GAME OF THE WEEK VIKINGS (14-2) at LIONS (14-2) Line: DET by 3. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Leeds are a team built from all-round consistency, less reliant on a couple of standout performers than last season, when Crysencio Summerville’s tally of 20 goals was six clear of second-top-scorer Piroe. Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 While unconfirmed, the latest specs highlight the all-round nature of the handset while keeping the build cost low. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for all-round 

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“All-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-round. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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all-round

variant of all-around

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