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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
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.
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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
Although the beauty and fashion industries are continuing to expand and include more diverse and well-rounded teams, there is still a long way to go.
—Essence, 28 Sep. 2023
Here’s the kicker: The league might be even more well-rounded this year.
—Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
Overview The 2024 Infiniti QX50 competes in the crowded compact luxury SUV segment, facing off against stalwarts such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-class and well-rounded newcomers including the Genesis GV70.
—Frankie Cruz, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
Few sport as well-rounded a game, and frankly, there are few players as valuable to their respective teams.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 27 Apr. 2023
That's the ethos behind The Green Closet, which also has an impressive and well-rounded assortment of vintage tees all sold at fair prices.
—Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 15 Apr. 2023
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
Although the beauty and fashion industries are continuing to expand and include more diverse and well-rounded teams, there is still a long way to go.
—Essence, 28 Sep. 2023
Here’s the kicker: The league might be even more well-rounded this year.
—Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
Overview The 2024 Infiniti QX50 competes in the crowded compact luxury SUV segment, facing off against stalwarts such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-class and well-rounded newcomers including the Genesis GV70.
—Frankie Cruz, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
Few sport as well-rounded a game, and frankly, there are few players as valuable to their respective teams.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 27 Apr. 2023
That's the ethos behind The Green Closet, which also has an impressive and well-rounded assortment of vintage tees all sold at fair prices.
—Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 15 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Other clips showed Rogan expressing support for universal basic income, free college education, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, universal healthcare, and paying higher taxes.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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However, the great tit is the species that has busted open a window into understanding animal social learning for scientists.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Standing soybeans, freshly cut corn, or any other crop with waist grain on the ground can be great.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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This headlamp is versatile enough for most activities, though well suited for running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Though priced slightly higher than some competitors, its versatile customization options stand out for tailored workflows.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The studio musicians were highly proficient, and above all, Tatsuro’s arrangements were perfect.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Bears have been really proficient with that package and Kramer on the field for goal line and short-yardage situations.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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The masterful subtlety of light brushstrokes and the troublingly realistic sfumato of the Renaissance painter in the service of god or a noblewoman elevated the work and, by extension, its maker to celebrity.Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts just took the ball from him in the top of the seventh inning after a masterful performance.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Samson is a walker, hiker, surfer, and all-round nature lover.Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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The iMac is an all-round family desktop computer, so the uptick to M4 will deliver much faster performance, especially compared to the M1 chip.David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Well-rounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-rounded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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