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Recent Examples of generalist
Vendors that can support domain-specific agents for contracts, claims and compliance filings will outperform generalist platforms.
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Many species of whiteflies target only specific types of plants, but silverleaf whiteflies and some other whitefly species are generalists that feed on a broad range of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
In general, the goal should be the training of generalists, broadly educated and insatiably curious, who know a good deal about a lot of things and have an aptitude for translating complexities into clear and vivid terms.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Many species of whiteflies target only specific types of plants, but silverleaf whiteflies and some other whitefly species are generalists that feed on a broad range of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
In general, the goal should be the training of generalists, broadly educated and insatiably curious, who know a good deal about a lot of things and have an aptitude for translating complexities into clear and vivid terms.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
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With all these features, the DreamCloud is a jack-of-all-trades type of bed.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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From Busywork to Strategic Command The solo founder was historically a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.—
Kuo Zhang,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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For hobbyists who love filling every inch of a bed, thinning seedlings can feel ruthless.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Saluti’s hedge-funder husband Joe was a passionate hobbyist woodworker and turned that sketch into a birthday present, a custom piece made from carved walnut.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.
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