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a person who has many skills; a person who can do many different jobs
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Recent Examples of jack-of-all-trades
Ideally the Red Sox would have a back-up catcher, a jack-of-all-trades utility man, a reserve corner infielder and a right-handed hitting bench outfielder.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The show spotlights Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a jack-of-all-trades for M-Tex Oil, who serves numerous roles, including as a landman, a crisis manager, a VP — and eventually, the company’s president.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The show spotlights Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a jack-of-all-trades for M-Tex Oil, who serves numerous roles, including as a landman, a crisis manager, a VP — and eventually, the company’s president.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack-of-all-trades
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Young studied biology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, before pursuing a master’s at New York University’s Science, Health & Environmental Reporting Program.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The master artist layered in cool and neutral tones for some covetable depth while focusing on the hair around her face so as to better structure it.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Grammarly's parent company was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday from one of the authors quoted as an expert in its tool.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Easing installation hurdles While OpenClaw has surged in popularity recently, experts have previously pointed out limitations to the AI agent's mass adoption, including a complex installation process that's challenging for nontechnical users.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But this is why, like any virtuoso, there is an undeniable continuity of his work.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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When Choi Seon-chul, a hotshot at a rival paper firm says he's swamped at work, Man-su tells him to faint so the higher-ups will hire Man-su to help divvy up the work.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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This early moment in mid-February belongs to Benge, the 23-year-old hotshot prospect who has a chance at cracking the Mets’ roster.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Ganado Unified School District saw a 159 percent increase in students who tested proficient.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hispanic kids were likewise lagging the state average, 37% proficient in English and 30% in mathematics.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Like a lot of artists, Zard Apuya remembers being the kind of kid who was always doodling or drawing.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Experimental Group started as cocktail connoisseurs with bars in Paris and London before branching into restaurants and rooms, which means these creative libations are probably the best in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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After decades of collecting, the art connoisseur’s collection fill the home, giving the temporary tenants a rare chance to live in a museum-like setting.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pacers Kewna Maphaka and Anrich Nortje, along with all-rounder George Linde, get a game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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This remains a dependable all-rounder for ordinary runners, and is non-plated.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Jack-of-all-trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack-of-all-trades. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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