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jack-of-all-trades

noun

Definition of jack-of-all-tradesnext
as in master
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 Jones is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none by NBA standards who will need to be a lights-out shooter to stick. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Those jack-of-all-trades attachments are part of it, but so are this Shark top seller’s four heat and three airflow options. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Anker’s jack-of-all-trades travel adapter packs enough ports to refill your devices during some downtime. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2026 While there’s a segment of the fan base that is hopeful that King can turn into a gadget player in the mold of Taysom Hill, the former New Orleans Saints jack-of-all-trades took quite a while to develop into that type of asset. — Mike Kaye updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jack-of-all-trades
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack-of-all-trades
  1. master
  2. expert
  3. virtuoso
  4. hotshot
  5. proficient
  6. artist
  7. connoisseur
  8. all-rounder
Noun
  • The university’s clinical mental health counseling master’s program has expanded to Charlotte, and Charlotte’s first graduate physician assistant program will welcome its inaugural class in January, officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Billiter holds a master’s degree in public safety leadership and executive management from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in emergency services management from Union Institute and University.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • Economic uncertainty and other factors have kept borrowing costs elevated for much of the year, according to real estate experts.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Alicia Sokolowski is a cleaning expert and president and co-CEO of AspenClean, a brand that focuses on all-natural, chemical-free cleaning.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • In 2023, the comedian, actor, writer, and banjo virtuoso Steve Martin was walking through SoHo, followed closely by two men holding a laptop.
    — David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival at the New York Philharmonic has triggered a rhapsody in the city’s classical-music scene—particularly among the young virtuosos of the Juilliard School, shot here with some of the Philharmonic’s key players.
    — Theo Wenner, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of virtuoso
Noun
  • Next, ground crews, including the Navajo hotshots, will start hand and aerial ignitions, the department said.
    — Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fans who gush over the next big thing too often forget that many young hotshots turn out to be something less.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hotshot
Noun
  • Scores for the youngest students, third graders, in particular, dropped 14 points, with just 44% scoring proficient in the subject.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Ganado Unified School District saw a 159 percent increase in students who tested proficient.
    — Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Definition of proficient
Noun
  • Bodies and histories do not politely wait outside the studio until the artist grants them entrance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of artist
Noun
  • Real Champagne connoisseurs know better than to store their bubbly in the fridge long-term.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Thankfully, the crew of The Pitt held it down for the fashion connoisseurs who stayed up late to see the stars who took the opportunity to switch things up for Emmys after-parties.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of connoisseur
Noun
  • An all-rounder with a heart of gold, Dolly will also be remembered for her philanthropy, her acting roles, her business acumen and her support of good causes.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While Cox has the latest interception point for any England batter since the ‘Bazball’ era began, the Surrey all-rounder has the earliest.
    — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of all-rounder

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