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
Opposite Chris’ jack-of-all-trades character in Red One is Dwayne Johnson’s Callum Drift.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Goldfield has a field day as the jack-of-all-trades servant.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
In creating jacks-of-all-trades, there aren’t many masters-of-one left, and even fewer age-appropriate apprentices around to take the lead.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
This freezer-safe skin-care tool is a jack-of-all-trades, helping to stimulate circulation, reduce puffiness, and cool irritated skin all at once.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Goldfield has a field day as the jack-of-all-trades servant.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
In creating jacks-of-all-trades, there aren’t many masters-of-one left, and even fewer age-appropriate apprentices around to take the lead.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
This freezer-safe skin-care tool is a jack-of-all-trades, helping to stimulate circulation, reduce puffiness, and cool irritated skin all at once.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for jack-of-all-trades
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack-of-all-trades
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There’s no master list of the year’s on-screen chemistry; but if there were, the trio of Martindale, Diamantopoulos, and Cyr would absolutely deserve a spot.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The company also leveled up its wine program by partnering with master sommelier Andrea Robinson.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Read more Workplace incivility spikes around elections, expert says at Newsweek event Presidential election causing office unrest?Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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While Trump could use executive authority to unwind Biden energy provisions, Mosby and others have said Congress is likely to lead a process that peels back policy, discards or alters certain provisions, all of which experts say insulates the action from legal scrutiny.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The whole thing was an exercise in virtuoso terraforming.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
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Yet given his gifts (keyboard virtuoso, powerful soul voice, stellar dancer, able to craft a propulsive hook), why didn’t Billy Preston become a bigger star?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Luca Guadagnino is presiding over the competition jury, which includes hotshot actors Jacob Elordi and Andrew Garfield.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Clark, 22, is the hotshot rookie, the future of the WNBA.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
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Through their creativity and courage, these three artists changed the game, and this book ensures their impact will continue to inspire for years to come.Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two generationally important artists with nothing to prove but plenty left to accomplish.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Founded by Álvaro de la Viña, a gregarious entrepreneur from Spain, and his wife, the company began leading trips as a way for connoisseurs to meet some of Spain’s top natural vintners.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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But for the true tequila connoisseur, Clase Azul Ultra is the ultimate gift.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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Read more Obesity How Eating Maple Syrup Could be Good for Your Health Medication Prescribed to 23 Million Americans May Cause Bone Loss At the other end of the spectrum was Colorado, which was the best all-rounder and had the lowest national rates of diabetes at 6.9 percent.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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This is one of the better all-rounder phone right now.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Naomi Goggin Switch to island time—and expect transportation snafus Even with two planners, and a bride adept at project management, there was one logistical hurdle that was tough to cross: local transportation.Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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The libero is usually a defensive specialist adept at passing.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 July 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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