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Recent Examples of generalist
In the report, an analysis finds that generalist skills like communication and leadership are oversupplied, while technical, analytical, and execution-focused skills remain scarce.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Many species of whiteflies target only specific types of plants, but silverleaf whiteflies and some other whitefly species are generalists that feed on a broad range of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
In general, the goal should be the training of generalists, broadly educated and insatiably curious, who know a good deal about a lot of things and have an aptitude for translating complexities into clear and vivid terms.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Kane is the goalscorer and all-round talisman, Olise the drifting, carrying playmaker and Gnabry the dynamic generalist.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Many species of whiteflies target only specific types of plants, but silverleaf whiteflies and some other whitefly species are generalists that feed on a broad range of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
In general, the goal should be the training of generalists, broadly educated and insatiably curious, who know a good deal about a lot of things and have an aptitude for translating complexities into clear and vivid terms.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Kane is the goalscorer and all-round talisman, Olise the drifting, carrying playmaker and Gnabry the dynamic generalist.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalist
Noun
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In Andersson, Vegas added somewhat of a jack-of-all-trades on the back end.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That was just another moment when Weiss, who quickly became a jack-of-all-trades for the Eagles, was able to help out a team fighting for a Pacific Division title.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Many of these hobbyists are showing off their finds on social media.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The pipeline will provide up to 185,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas, an industry term that Fore admitted was difficult to explain for laymen.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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From my layman’s perspective, this seemed promising, plus the attorney seemed invested.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Generalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalist. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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