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Recent Examples of generalist
Specialists do the work of generalists; generalists do the work of nurses; nurses do the work of medical assistants; and medical assistants do the work of functioning technology.
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Ilana Yurkiewicz, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026
According to The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, this year’s festival was stuffed like a generalist’s backpack.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
One major challenge is the generalist-versus-specialist trap.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Kane is the goalscorer and all-round talisman, Olise the drifting, carrying playmaker and Gnabry the dynamic generalist.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Ilana Yurkiewicz, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026
According to The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, this year’s festival was stuffed like a generalist’s backpack.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
One major challenge is the generalist-versus-specialist trap.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Kane is the goalscorer and all-round talisman, Olise the drifting, carrying playmaker and Gnabry the dynamic generalist.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalist
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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
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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
Noun
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Beyond employment, the flagship is designed to be a dynamic community hub, with plans to host ongoing workshops, seasonal demonstrations, and special events tailored for local homeowners, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Some prominent conservative Catholic laymen, like Fox News host Sean Hannity, have risen to Trump’s defense.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The pipeline will provide up to 185,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas, an industry term that Fore admitted was difficult to explain for laymen.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Generalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalist. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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