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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
Meanwhile, 50 speakers fill the room with Attenborough’s skillful narration, sounds from the natural world and original music by the composer Nick Powell.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
The only things required for it are basic civility, skillful problem-solving and responsible communication.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Finnegans Wake, in his skillful hands, is a tapestry of all the works Joyce ever wrote, the final and protracted project of a writer who could never stop thinking about Ireland.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Their smart, aggressive defense disorients even the smoothest spacing and the most skillful shooters.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
The only things required for it are basic civility, skillful problem-solving and responsible communication.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Finnegans Wake, in his skillful hands, is a tapestry of all the works Joyce ever wrote, the final and protracted project of a writer who could never stop thinking about Ireland.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Their smart, aggressive defense disorients even the smoothest spacing and the most skillful shooters.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skillful
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Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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While advanced data analytics can flag some of these anomalies, a skilled negotiator with full market visibility can go deeper.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The film shows a masterful command of its material, creating a fearless tone that is entirely its own.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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Don’t ever doubt theater’s ability to spin a masterful tale out of unusual material.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Sheeraz is also adept at timing; if his foe offers a slight opening, Sheeraz can exploit it and land a powerful strike.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Noni Madueke is adept at doing the same, arriving on the right wing (with Nkunku himself switching from right to left) before finishing the game on the left during his cameo — as shown below.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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However, such expert predictions should be taken with a grain of salt, as researchers have consistently been surprised by the rapid pace of AI capability advancement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Statewide, 28 schools got A grades despite at least half of their students not being proficient in language arts, while 56 schools got the top grade even though half or more of their students scored poorly in math.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Some analysts said a new category of jobs could require humans to evaluate the quality and authenticity of AI output, while others said AI may become proficient enough to negate many of those roles.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Jones previously held the position of men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton, as well as Dior and Fendi.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Part of his reasoning for his decision to leave out such experienced internationals from his Euros squad was to offer more players major tournament experience.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Duffy is also viewed as a capable leader and experienced politician who understands how Washington, DC, works.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Tasters enjoyed Canada Dry’s balance of flavors, noting that its delicate citrus played well with a sharp bitter note on the back of their tongues.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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For instance, delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or linen will likely have different washing requirements than white cotton garments.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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“Skillful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillful. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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