versatility
noun
ver·sa·til·i·ty
ˌvər-sə-ˈti-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being versatile
a writer of great versatility
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Guiton also showcased his versatility as a coach in each of the last two seasons.
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Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Taylor's value has been in his versatility, but with utility man Tommy Edman now locked up for the next five years, the Dodgers don't exactly need Taylor.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Designed for the modern woman who balances personal style with functionality, Staud Sport puts the focus on versatility—each piece is capable of being layered with others from the wider Staud collection, or incorporated alongside staples in your own closet.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Highsmith’s 6-foot-5 frame paired with his 7-foot wingspan gives him the versatility and length to effectively guard most positions on the court.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Taylor's value has been in his versatility, but with utility man Tommy Edman now locked up for the next five years, the Dodgers don't exactly need Taylor.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Designed for the modern woman who balances personal style with functionality, Staud Sport puts the focus on versatility—each piece is capable of being layered with others from the wider Staud collection, or incorporated alongside staples in your own closet.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Highsmith’s 6-foot-5 frame paired with his 7-foot wingspan gives him the versatility and length to effectively guard most positions on the court.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versatility. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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