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Recent Examples of generalist
Eventually the pieces start fitting together and the manager becomes a generalist.
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Specialization wins ribbons: The fair isn’t about generalists.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Who went home on 'American Idol'? Only two singers were eliminated:
Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old people and culture generalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Specialization wins ribbons: The fair isn’t about generalists.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Who went home on 'American Idol'? Only two singers were eliminated:
Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old people and culture generalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalist
Noun
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These and so many more uses make the pantry staple a real jack-of-all-trades around the house.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Dec. 2025
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Beckman’s jack-of-all-trades Makhi Czaykowski has 20 rushing touchdowns, nine receiving touchdowns and two passing touchdowns.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For the hobbyist, cooking classes for two, or a candle or perfume making workshop are options.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their disappearance has captivated researchers for decades and long fascinatedAshmore, a hobbyist who got hooked by a theory that the legendary pilot ended up on the island’s shores.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So these two feel like the perfect guides to help a layman understand the Musk phenomenon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Space is full of mysteries that can't be easily explained by the layman, and this latest one from a isn't likely to sour anyone on their fascination with space.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Generalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalist. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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