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 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 These and so many more uses make the pantry staple a real jack-of-all-trades around the house. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 With all these features, the DreamCloud is a jack-of-all-trades type of bed. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 From Busywork to Strategic Command The solo founder was historically a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. — Kuo Zhang, Fortune, 23 Mar. 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
  • Neal received his master’s in computer science from Stanford in 2016, and less than a year later launched Curai.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Mack has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the Catholic University of America and a doctorate in education from the University of Miami.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of master
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  • The extradition process can take months, depending on what challenges are brought, legal experts said.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • That being said, real-estate experts say buyers may finally be gaining a bit more breathing room as the market holds steady.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Jones eventually embraced a broad swath of influences ranging from the inimitable Stevie Wonder to prog-rock virtuoso Keith Emerson.
    — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026
  • Just two weeks after Bob Dylan guitarist Doug Lancio vanished from the tour and was replaced by jazz virtuoso Julian Lage, Bob Britt — who has played guitar in Dylan’s band since 2019 — has apparently left the group as well.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Definition of virtuoso
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  • Adapted from Elle Kennedy’s novels of the same name and following a group of friends at the fictional Briar University, Season 1 is about Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), a young hockey hotshot and Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), a bubbly music major.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 June 2026
  • Gao and his three cofounders aren’t your conventional AI hotshots with credentials from leading AI labs or Stanford University.
    — Ben Weiss, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Definition of hotshot
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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
  • Hispanic kids were likewise lagging the state average, 37% proficient in English and 30% in mathematics.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of proficient
Noun
  • The Spanish artist Guitarricadelafuente, known for his modern-meets-traditional folk sounds, made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • Glover champions the artist's role in social commentary and advocates strongly for music education, viewing it as essential for comprehensive learning.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of artist
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  • Among connoisseurs, the top choice remains the Chocolate Line, a bean-to-bar producer run by Dominique and Fabienne Persoone.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • For discerning connoisseurs, Paris is the destination to find these pieces.
    — Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of connoisseur
Noun
  • If the Tiger Sport is the sporty all-rounder, then the Atlas is the boutique alternative – one aimed at riders who value craftsmanship and character as much as outright capability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Add in his goal threat from late runs into the final third, and Guerra is a solid all-rounder worth keeping tabs on.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of all-rounder

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