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 Tablets, for instance, are jacks-of-all-trades, giving you a single screen for streaming, scrolling, reading, light work, and the occasional email. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 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 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
  • No one gets out of this world without becoming a master of the art of losing, to invoke the poet Elizabeth Bishop.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Supporting this remarkable local treasure offers a rare chance to experience authentic culinary artistry from a true master.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • They are usually still protected by maternal antibodies, experts say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Rockefeller Foundation has just published a policy proposal – developed in partnership with leading experts – that details how a Growth and Investment Reset could work.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Much has been made of Winter’s idiosyncratic star power, and as an extremely tall, wet-dog-handsome instrumental virtuoso with a one-of-a-kind voice and just enough self-aware wit and lacerating lyricism to keep it relatable, that’s indisputable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Field family relocated to London, and John studied with the Italian virtuoso Muzio Clementi.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 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
  • The rest of the filmmaking, too, is content to coast at a lower difficulty setting, from the proficient but anonymously taupe lensing by master DP Robert Elswit to an untested ensemble of ever-watchable actors playing capably to type.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of proficient
Noun
  • Ticketmaster has long said artists and promoters set those prices.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Asked about music, the artist somewhat reluctantly traces his affinity back to childhood.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of artist
Noun
  • Long revered by Italian connoisseurs but little known elsewhere, Leoncillo is enjoying something of a revival.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of connoisseur
Noun
  • Batting all-rounder Naman Dhir made his T20 debut for the hosts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of all-rounder

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