How to Use all-purpose in a Sentence

all-purpose

adjective

• By the end, there was an all-purpose stink in the theater.
  — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
• The tour’s all-purpose backing band Rocky and the Rollers is also back.
  — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
• In a large bowl, whisk together the semolina and all-purpose flours, along with the kosher salt.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
• The quote has since become an all-purpose meme for the hard and hardly working.
  — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
• Other all-purpose gluten-free flours did not fare as well.
  — Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2023
• His 120 all-purpose touchdowns had set the program record by then.
  — Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 5 May 2023
• Can swap with cornstarch or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  — Cynthia Graubart, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
• This sweet treat is made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour.
  — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 10 May 2023
• This mixture of flour and fat thickens the gravy by sharing the starchy qualities of all-purpose flour with the sauce.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
• After cooking and the stove top is cool, give it a good wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner sprayed on a damp cloth.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
• Stick with all-purpose flour and keep the dish classically light.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
• Brown: improves contrast, makes greens and browns brighter, good for slightly cloudy days and all-purpose use.
  — Rozalynn S. Frazier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
• The all-purpose playmaker scored 12 touchdowns in 15 games this year.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
• Most problems can be solved with a little soap and water and an all-purpose cleaner.
  — Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
• Cake flour is lighter and has less protein than all-purpose, which helps give an angel food cake its fluffiness.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
• What's missing, however, is the kind of all-purpose playmaker on the back end.
  — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
• This is an all-purpose product that can make life so much easier.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
• Tart McIntosh apples meld with sweet Bosc pears in this all-purpose condiment.
  — Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
• Even at full price, though, the Wall Rider is my favorite all-purpose climbing helmet.
  — WIRED, 28 Sep. 2023
• Vacuum them with a hose attachment, and then wipe them with a cloth and all-purpose cleaner.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
• For wood, Hoffman suggests an all-purpose, interior primer to seal the surface and help the paint stick.
  — Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2023
• Fill the shell with stainless steel balls, spread evenly, and blind bake as directed in the recipe (or follow our all-purpose blind-baked pie crust recipe).
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 29 June 2023
• Maurice Drew hauled in two touchdown passes on the way to finishing with 250 all-purpose yards.
  — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
• In a food processor, add the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and cubed butter.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Add Mexican crema or sour cream, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2023
• Among neutral hues, all-purpose white was reported as the most restful shade.
  — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
• Low latency and a wide variety of EQ presets make this a great all-purpose pick.
  — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 11 July 2023
• The rain-slick field and lightning delay had no effect on sophomore Dante Berger, who racked up 113 all-purpose yards on his own.
  — Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023
• Choose a balanced, all-purpose plant food ($22, Walmart), or a liquid fish emulsion ($15, The Home Depot).
  — Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
• For those turned off by sharper vinegars, rice can be a great all-purpose option for dressings and quick pickles.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 June 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024