as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the captain adroitly navigated his vessel through the treacherous waters
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Recent Examples of adroitly
The therapist should adroitly excavate what the AI has told the client.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But VanDerveer adroitly uses timeouts for rest breaks.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Fishback adroitly miscast the issue as an attack on Fuentes and Alvaro’s expressed support for him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The late mother of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who spent her formative years in Thailand, London and Paris, was lauded for adroitly blending Western style, Eastern traditions and her homeland’s rich textile heritage.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
In this case, the characters’ back stories are knitted together with an impactful range of lyrics that Swindley has mined from the country music canon, repeatedly adroitly interweaving song lyrics and dialogue.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Nahmias adroitly adds some more acidic notes along the way that gently, very quietly draw attention to income inequality, tricky parent-child dynamics, and issues around race and beauty.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But VanDerveer adroitly uses timeouts for rest breaks.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Fishback adroitly miscast the issue as an attack on Fuentes and Alvaro’s expressed support for him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The late mother of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who spent her formative years in Thailand, London and Paris, was lauded for adroitly blending Western style, Eastern traditions and her homeland’s rich textile heritage.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
In this case, the characters’ back stories are knitted together with an impactful range of lyrics that Swindley has mined from the country music canon, repeatedly adroitly interweaving song lyrics and dialogue.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Nahmias adroitly adds some more acidic notes along the way that gently, very quietly draw attention to income inequality, tricky parent-child dynamics, and issues around race and beauty.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitly
Adverb
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Hinds, meanwhile, masterfully shows an affable partner’s emotional immobility.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the best fine-dining options in the city is Restaurant A, which masterfully blends French and Taiwanese cooking techniques.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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At one point, I was questioned by local police and had to skillfully lie about my situation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Though not for the faint-hearted, Michael was surprisingly sensitive in its execution, deftly sketching the banal details of the criminal’s otherwise normal, suburban life.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Part of the reason that Charli’s voice fits so neatly in what ought to be a radically new context is that her hooks always dominate the instrumentals.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Leveleve Balcony Furniture 5-Piece Patio Conversation Set For truly stretching out and relaxing, this five-piece set includes two chairs with extendable footrests for reclining—then the footrest tuck neatly underneath the chairs when not in use.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Not Carolyn artfully dodging the drug allegations!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Such stories enrich the book, and Jacob artfully captures the chaos at the Reader since it was sold to an outfit called Creative Loafing in 2007.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And this season, expertly coiffed va-va-voom volume was everywhere.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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First up, halo hair, worn expertly by Rosalía and best described by hairstylist Vale Landro as a circular placement around the top of the head to give the appearance of sainthood.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Adroitly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitly. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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