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as in skillfulness
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with unbelievable skill, the expert in origami transformed a few sheets of paper into a menagerie of exotic animals
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as in expertise
skills plural
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skill
However, access to training opportunities for STEM skills and aviation, as well as employment in those fields, is challenging.
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Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Kids looking to practice their hitting skills are welcome to come in and play.
—Jenna Thompson
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
This free, voluntary program offers career counseling, skill building, and guidance on workplace accommodations.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
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Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Kids looking to practice their hitting skills are welcome to come in and play.
—Jenna Thompson
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
This free, voluntary program offers career counseling, skill building, and guidance on workplace accommodations.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, the Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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With an experience like that under her belt, would an Oscar really be that big of a deal?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Black students also had the district’s lowest proficiency rates in math and English on 2025 district testing.—
UC Berkeley,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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In 1921, the Republican majorities in the Legislature and governor’s office required a demonstration of fifth-grade English reading and writing proficiency to register to vote.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Finally the Act 4 update will also bring the Blackspyre Collection of skins, which feature custom art for the Phantom, Sheriff, Spectre, Ares, and new melee, the Divide, and there will obviously be a new battlepass to grind through.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Because in the age of tanmaxxing, the smartest glow may be the one that comes from SPF, skincare and a little strategic artistry—not hours spent chasing the sun.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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While the article is specifically about screenwriting, the general advice — that while every department on a film is an art form, our individual artistry sometimes has to take a backseat to the project’s larger needs — is applicable to anyone working in film and TV.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
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Argentina capped the night with a shutout against Algeria and with all three goals belonging to their maestro, as Messi reminded the world of his unique talents.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Looking back, Llamas credits his rise not to exceptional talent but to persistence, preparation, and a willingness to advocate for himself.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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