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as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
the ice skater performed a skillful and graceful series of jumps
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
performance testing of automobiles that should be done only by skillful drivers on a closed course
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Recent Examples of skillful
He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Lamont has been a skillful steward of the state’s finances and O’Keefe seems to understand how the world works.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
This skillful painting by Sophie Zhou, a junior at The Kincaid School, was sold for a record $276,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's school art competition auction.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
This hints that, yes, skillful storytellers may actually live longer.
—Ron Shachar, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Lamont has been a skillful steward of the state’s finances and O’Keefe seems to understand how the world works.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
This skillful painting by Sophie Zhou, a junior at The Kincaid School, was sold for a record $276,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's school art competition auction.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
This hints that, yes, skillful storytellers may actually live longer.
—Ron Shachar, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skillful
Adjective
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As usual, Ellie attempts to mask her feelings with sarcasm, but this doesn’t really work with Gail (who’s skilled at doing the same).—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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However skilled labor shortages are a drawback for those setting up business.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tony Gilroy’s masterful series is so good that the sci-fi Star Wars of it all sometimes seems irrelevant compared to the nuanced takes on resistance and fascism.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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The earbuds are adept at reducing noise below about 100Hz, which is excellent for lower-frequency droning sounds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Russia is very adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a term that broadly refers to tactics designed to undermine or destabilize opponents, but falling short of open conflict.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This begins with behavior change and includes lifestyle interventions and skill-building programs along with expert support for long-term success.—
Scott Paddock,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
Toh Gouttenoire,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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That score means those students haven’t mastered even the basic skills needed to become proficient readers.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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What’s Included in Your Climb A proficient climb leader will be with you the entire way, from start to finish.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This simple, yet challenging, theme breaks from traditional norms in order to build a strong and resonant artistic brand.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Loloi rug collections is named for a street in the West Village, the historically artistic neighborhood where Brent launched his career and currently lives with his family.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Todd Stoll is an experienced performer, Duke Ellington expert, author, and educator.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the spokesperson did not say when the program's work would fully resume or how the work would continue without any of the experienced employees who have been laid off.—
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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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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“Skillful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillful. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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