factotum

Example Sentences

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During a chance encounter chauffeuring François Truffaut around, the master auteur told the desperate factotum that he had an eye for directing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

Over the following days, Bravo factotum Andy Cohen assured fans that the show wasn’t going anywhere.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

I embarked upon a role as his factotum in Washington.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2024

With a chemistry background, Jean assumed the role of winemaker, with Baker as general factotum.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

The advice that rankled most came from Ward McAllister, factotum and chief slipperlick to Mrs. William Astor, empress of New York society.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson