as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things
a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers
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Dietary Tips Oatmeal is versatile, and there are many ways to enjoy it.
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Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The music is stylistically versatile, there’s pop, rock, rap — what was your inspiration for the music?
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
But its new Los Feliz neighbor, focused on Calabrian specialties, is more versatile, offering hearty paninis and pastas along with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options — plus a nonalcoholic cocktail list.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Crafted in Italy, the leather bag is delightfully versatile—it can be worn as a shoulder bag during the day or as a clutch at night.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The music is stylistically versatile, there’s pop, rock, rap — what was your inspiration for the music?
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
But its new Los Feliz neighbor, focused on Calabrian specialties, is more versatile, offering hearty paninis and pastas along with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options — plus a nonalcoholic cocktail list.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Crafted in Italy, the leather bag is delightfully versatile—it can be worn as a shoulder bag during the day or as a clutch at night.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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