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Synonyms

all-round

American  
[awl-round] / ˈɔlˈraʊnd /

adjective

  1. a variant of all-around.

all-round British  

adjective

  1. efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatile

    an all-round player

  2. comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow

    an all-round education
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His speed on a qualifying lap has never been in doubt and he has refined his talent into a formidable all-round level.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

He's up there with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard as one of the greatest all-round English midfielders, and to watch that as a West Ham fan, I am just so proud of him.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Phil Salt's 62 and 21 from Jacks, who was the next highest scorer in a fine all-round display, were crucial.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The West Indies toppled England convincingly in the group phase and the two-time champions have all-round strength in depth.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

At first, Latimer said, Pitezel took care of the horses involved in the construction of Holmes’s building, but later he became his all-round assistant.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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