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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
That was just another moment when Weiss, who quickly became a jack-of-all-trades for the Eagles, was able to help out a team fighting for a Pacific Division title.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
This jack-of-all-trades serum is the brand’s hero product that Crawford uses daily to prime her skin before makeup.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Ideally the Red Sox would have a back-up catcher, a jack-of-all-trades utility man, a reserve corner infielder and a right-handed hitting bench outfielder.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The show spotlights Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a jack-of-all-trades for M-Tex Oil, who serves numerous roles, including as a landman, a crisis manager, a VP — and eventually, the company’s president.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
This jack-of-all-trades serum is the brand’s hero product that Crawford uses daily to prime her skin before makeup.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Ideally the Red Sox would have a back-up catcher, a jack-of-all-trades utility man, a reserve corner infielder and a right-handed hitting bench outfielder.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The show spotlights Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a jack-of-all-trades for M-Tex Oil, who serves numerous roles, including as a landman, a crisis manager, a VP — and eventually, the company’s president.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack-of-all-trades
Noun
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Also appearing on the album are American composer Elliot Cole on synthesizer, French composer Benoit Rolland on electro-acoustics and Bangladeshi tabla virtuoso Mir Naqibul Islam.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trade floor was awash with ’empty’ books that were part of a protest being run by former Silicon Valley hotshot Ed Newton-Rex, who managed to get 10,000 authors to put their name behind the stunt.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Hispanic kids were likewise lagging the state average, 37% proficient in English and 30% in mathematics.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The night before, Justin, the martial artist, had thrown off his pack during the final ruck.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The goal of the Spanish architect and artist was to retrace a historic 1,200-mile voyage.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Available in two different colorways, conservative design connoisseurs will likely find comfort in the classic blue and natural beige color combo, while the punchy purple and green option might entice those with more adventurous color appetites.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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With four events remaining – one race in each discipline – the German all-rounder trails leader Shiffrin by 140 points, with each race win worth 100 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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This remains a dependable all-rounder for ordinary runners, and is non-plated.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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