jacks-of-all-trades

Definition of jacks-of-all-tradesnext
plural of jack-of-all-trades

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Noun
  • By this point, experts were warning that half a million people in Gaza were at risk of starvation, and organizations such as the Rabbinical Assembly, an association of Conservative rabbis, were urging immediate action to alleviate civilian suffering.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Health experts have called for new laws and better enforcement of existing regulations, and officials in many places are taking action.
    Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Data from the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority shows the area has seen a significant population boost in young professionals and young families.
    Amanda Rosa March 31, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The mistake many professionals make is treating feedback emotionally instead of analytically.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.
    Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
  • They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The layout of the common areas is reminiscent of traditional ancient Roman housing (there are a lot of curves), albeit with bright walls plastered with contemporary artwork by local and international artists.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The show will include works by about 50 artists from across the country, along with live music, kids’ activities and wine, beer and gourmet bites.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This kind of experience was pioneered by theme park masters like Disney, but it has now been embraced by legacy institutions like the Goodman as a way to attract non-theater audiences and, well, mix things up a bit, aesthetically speaking.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
  • It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Not only is the work physically and mentally grueling, hotshots must dedicate at least six months of their life to their crew, sacrificing time with family and friends, along with individual autonomy.
    River Selby August 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Jacks-of-all-trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks-of-all-trades. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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