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also dextrous
1
as in handy
skillful with the hands
the dexterous watchmaker was able to repair the antique watch's delicate gears and parts
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2
as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability
dexterous handling of a potentially embarrassing situation
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Recent Examples of dexterous
Like any dexterous toddler, Lindsay would have moved her hands around while riding her mother’s back — but Beryl is missing an eye.
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Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This study aimed to investigate whether users could control grip forces applied to two different objects simultaneously with a dexterous artificial hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
It's also fitted out with dexterous hands to expand its capabilities to more delicate tasks, like handling small items with both mitts.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Its bionic arm, which extends 65 cm with 30 degrees of freedom, can increase to 50 degrees with a dexterous hand attachment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
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Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This study aimed to investigate whether users could control grip forces applied to two different objects simultaneously with a dexterous artificial hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
It's also fitted out with dexterous hands to expand its capabilities to more delicate tasks, like handling small items with both mitts.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Its bionic arm, which extends 65 cm with 30 degrees of freedom, can increase to 50 degrees with a dexterous hand attachment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterous
Adjective
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Although the route-running piece isn’t there just yet, that’s where the Bills’ established top three could come in handy to have Royals develop in the background as the WR4 with a handful of snaps each game.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pack, Pad, And Ship Since many of us don’t stock bubble wrap or styrofoam for sending packages, this is another terrific area where shopping bags come in handy.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This three-hour experience is led by a skilled guide who will keep you safe, take photographs, and give you detailed information about the bridge and surrounding areas along the way.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Via Montenapoleone, the store’s façade features arched windows crafted by skilled Murano glassmaker Venini.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though White occasionally fell short tying together all the threads — a few songs ambled deep into the weeds and nearly suffocated from their complexity — his masterful guitar techniques and kinetic vocals made the detours worthwhile.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Following a masterful opening round at Augusta National, round one leader Justin Rose came back to earth on Friday, allowing much of the field to move within striking distance heading to the weekend.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Art Weston, a Kentucky resident, went to Lake Livingston, Texas, to catch an alligator gar with the help of an expert guide and fisherman, Captain Kirk Kirkland.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The mean girl, as we’ve been taught to recognize her, is cunning and charismatic.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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With time, cunning, and no irony, the Shuberts slew the Syndicate Goliath and built a monopolistic empire of their own that Justice Department lawyers would decades later force into an antitrust settlement.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hoffman recalls of including the delicate destination nods.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Soft and delicate fragrances of spring flowers and mandarins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Dexterous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterous. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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