factotum

Example Sentences

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Melody Butiu, who plays the Siegels’ Filipina nanny and indispensable factotum, has a readier place in our hearts for all that she has had to sacrifice to support her distant family.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 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