as in assistant
formal
a person whose job involves doing many different types of work
He was the office factotum.
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Recent Examples of factotum
Scorsese reshaped the film’s narrative around DiCaprio’s Ernest Burkhart, who makes for an unconventional lead — a spineless factotum, alternately loving and loathsome.
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Vulture, 20 Oct. 2023
As one of its first moves in the partnership, Microsoft impressed the developer world by releasing Copilot, an AI factotum that automates certain elements of coding.
—WIRED, 13 June 2023
Alongside Ramos’ Noah, Dominique Fishback plays the other significant human character introduced here, an unappreciated but brilliant museum factotum Elena.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
The complex is carefully maintained, right down to the large outdoor pool into which housekeeper/chef/doggedly loyal factotum Angela (Vera Barreto) is sluicing chlorine as the film opens.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2023
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Vulture, 20 Oct. 2023
As one of its first moves in the partnership, Microsoft impressed the developer world by releasing Copilot, an AI factotum that automates certain elements of coding.
—WIRED, 13 June 2023
Alongside Ramos’ Noah, Dominique Fishback plays the other significant human character introduced here, an unappreciated but brilliant museum factotum Elena.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
The complex is carefully maintained, right down to the large outdoor pool into which housekeeper/chef/doggedly loyal factotum Angela (Vera Barreto) is sluicing chlorine as the film opens.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factotum
Noun
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What do tech leaders need to consider as the workforce evolves to maximize the gains but retain creativity, innovation and ethical governance? From Assistant To Architect AI is no longer just a coding assistant.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are flavors of assistants across the board, such as Jake’s [Schreier] dynamic with his assistant [Samara Handelsman].—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lunsford was responding to a gas station after an attendant called 911 to report that Eze allegedly stole beer in August 2022.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to Britannica, 12 attendants carried two long poles on either side of the elevated seat to carry the pontiff.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The document emphasizes the pope as a servant of Christ and bishop of Rome, rather than a worldly sovereign.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no greater goal than to hear, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’ from Jesus.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Donald Trump's once-unshakable image as a strong steward of the economy is facing a dramatic reversal, according to new polling, which suggests that the president's greatest political strength has become a major liability.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The consumer journey has shifted from being spectators to sharers and now to stakeholders and stewards—individuals who don’t just buy from brands but shape their direction through feedback, investment and advocacy.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Factotum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factotum. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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