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. 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 See All Example Sentences for factotum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factotum
Noun
  • The film’s assistant director, David Halls, secured a plea deal with prosecutors, pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of negligent handling of a gun.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
  • The 64-year-old has worked behind the scenes in the television industry, including roles as a production assistant and camera operator.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The poofy train reportedly required three attendants.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
  • Spend summer at lake Army Corps of Engineers seeks volunteer park attendants and campsite cleaners for the summer recreation season at Beaver Lake.
    Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • Ray belongs to a sub/dom gay biker club in which master and servant roles are firmly established by who drives and who rides pillion.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • They were each allowed one or maybe two servants and received food through an opening in a window.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Each episode features engaging conversations with archaeologists, chefs, artists, and local stewards who are working hard to ensure their cultures live on forever.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
  • Conrad Moran has worked as a lounge steward at Goodison through its many ups and downs.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025

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“Factotum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factotum. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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