GENERALIST Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

generalist

noun

Definition of generalist

as in jack-of-all-trades

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Recent Examples of generalist The trees that returned fastest were generalists, species with broad geographic ranges that can survive in both forest and savanna environments, rather than the specialist species characteristic of the humid Amazonian forest. — Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026 Musk’s company laid off a number of AI tutors in the fall, many of whom were generalists, some of the people said. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 Reconciling those two things — the adaptable generalist and the irreplaceable specialist — is the central challenge of Bradway’s AI moment. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 June 2026 Sportswriters are both generalists and specialized journalists. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generalist

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Noun

In most cases, if a jack-of-all-trades standout was asked to take on a heavier scoring load, efficiency would drop as defenses begin to tilt her way.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Calle signed on for the second season of the Apple neo-noir as Val, a jack-of-all-trades sidekick and protege to Farrell’s John Sugar.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of jack-of-all-trades

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As Meta glasses have become more commonplace, hobbyist programmers have been building apps to detect when smart glasses are nearby so people can steer clear of them.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
With the help of international astronomy professionals and hobbyists, the center tracked the errant upper stage for months, then gradually honed their assessments to identify potential impact locations.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hobbyist

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Any fan of the franchise will tell you that the full lore of the world crafted by Tetsuya Nomura is virtually nonsensical to explain to a layman.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
Hundreds of laymen, actuated solely by idle curiosity, received little more than a crick in the neck for their pains.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026