as in assistant
formal
a person whose job involves doing many different types of work
He was the office factotum.
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Recent Examples of factotum
As one of its first moves in the partnership, Microsoft impressed the developer world by releasing Copilot, an AI factotum that automates certain elements of coding.
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WIRED, 13 June 2023
Alongside Ramos’ Noah, Dominique Fishback plays the other significant human character introduced here, an unappreciated but brilliant museum factotum Elena.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
Although there are establishing shots in the first episode of a full parking lot and a lot of extras gliding through the lobby, our heroes on their special floor have little contact with anyone outside of Harmony’s quietly, creepily enthusiastic factotum, Mr. Milchick (Tramell Tilman).
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2022
The complex is carefully maintained, right down to the large outdoor pool into which housekeeper/chef/doggedly loyal factotum Angela (Vera Barreto) is sluicing chlorine as the film opens.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2023
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WIRED, 13 June 2023
Alongside Ramos’ Noah, Dominique Fishback plays the other significant human character introduced here, an unappreciated but brilliant museum factotum Elena.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
Although there are establishing shots in the first episode of a full parking lot and a lot of extras gliding through the lobby, our heroes on their special floor have little contact with anyone outside of Harmony’s quietly, creepily enthusiastic factotum, Mr. Milchick (Tramell Tilman).
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2022
The complex is carefully maintained, right down to the large outdoor pool into which housekeeper/chef/doggedly loyal factotum Angela (Vera Barreto) is sluicing chlorine as the film opens.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factotum
Noun
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Some examples of how entry-level roles are shifting: Jobs that used to be widely available include data entry clerks, call center representatives, and administrative assistants.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Estrada went on to say that, per the indictment, Plasencia even taught Perry’s live-in assistant how to inject the drug, and that is who ultimately gave Perry the dose that killed him.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Piper Perabo, who, along with Zoom attendants Bridget Moynahan and Adam Garcia, noted that rather than quoting a line from the movie, fans who approach her on the street are far more likely to sing one of Warren's songs.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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As passengers evacuate, the attendants would ask the first two able-bodied people to remain just outside to help other passengers, Nelson said.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Carrigan plays the dutiful, largely silent family servant in the movie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the film, a loyal government servant accepts a promotion, a move that will be beneficial to him, his wife, and their two teenage daughters.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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Tension between Amazon and the stewards of 007 has reportedly been simmering for years.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Before her death in 2021, Rogers’ wife Joanne served as the primary steward of Rogers’ legacy, as the chair emerita of Fred Rogers Productions and the honorary chair of the Fred Rogers Institute.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Factotum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factotum. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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