multipurpose
adjective
mul·ti·pur·pose
ˌməl-tē-ˈpər-pəs 
-ˌtī-
: serving or able to serve more than one purpose
a multipurpose tool
multipurpose rooms
a multi-purpose cleaner
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Available in matte, shimmery, and metallic finishes, the eye tints have a multipurpose applicator: Use the fine side to apply the shadow like a liner, or the wide side for an all-over wash of color on the lids.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
What's next: IPH will also open a new roughly 960-square-foot multipurpose space that will be used for events, receptions and educational classes.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Many companies are going beyond the basic fitness offerings, creating multipurpose spaces that can transform from spin classes to aerobics sessions as needed.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
What's next: IPH will also open a new roughly 960-square-foot multipurpose space that will be used for events, receptions and educational classes.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Many companies are going beyond the basic fitness offerings, creating multipurpose spaces that can transform from spin classes to aerobics sessions as needed.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipurpose. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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