as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the apple pie was a traditional but expertly made version of an old favorite
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Recent Examples of expertly
Our show is expertly produced, as always by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and our very own Josh Billinson.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Jeremy’s savory dishes are composed and confident; standouts have included a vibrant duck salad, delicate waloo crudo, mussels escabeche and expertly prepared American red snapper.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
All of those emotions are expertly captured here through authentic moments on each step towards their potential victory at the National Championships in Florida.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Its soft wool blend feels great and regulates my temperature expertly.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
This stylistic approach allows Herbert to expertly avoid inadvertently selling Natchez itself, instead focusing on how this town’s peculiar relationship to an overwhelming past still lives inside those doing the selling.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There are only a handful of mainstream national journalistic institutions left with this kind of robust infrastructure—experienced editors and reporters, photographers, foreign correspondents—who can expertly monitor people in power.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The flavor offerings are simple but expertly executed.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
At DuPont Yurts, travelers stay in one of the four expertly outfitted structures, which can house parties of up to four or six people (depending on the yurt).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Jeremy’s savory dishes are composed and confident; standouts have included a vibrant duck salad, delicate waloo crudo, mussels escabeche and expertly prepared American red snapper.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
All of those emotions are expertly captured here through authentic moments on each step towards their potential victory at the National Championships in Florida.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Its soft wool blend feels great and regulates my temperature expertly.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
This stylistic approach allows Herbert to expertly avoid inadvertently selling Natchez itself, instead focusing on how this town’s peculiar relationship to an overwhelming past still lives inside those doing the selling.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There are only a handful of mainstream national journalistic institutions left with this kind of robust infrastructure—experienced editors and reporters, photographers, foreign correspondents—who can expertly monitor people in power.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The flavor offerings are simple but expertly executed.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
At DuPont Yurts, travelers stay in one of the four expertly outfitted structures, which can house parties of up to four or six people (depending on the yurt).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
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Director Tony Williams masterfully curates a mood of oppressive dread from the opening minutes through the bloody climax and explosive final frames, making this one of the very best Australian horror films of all time.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fuerza Regida masterfully blends heartbreak and dangerous rumors into one gripping track.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Lamont has so far skillfully navigated the erratic, unilateral and sometimes vengeful policy pronouncements from Washington.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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This 2026 reissue of the sneaker features a slim shape and a low profile—skillfully tapping into the current hype surrounding nostalgic slim sneakers.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Julia Fox certainly knows how to pull off an unforgettable look that is equal parts artfully avant-garde and daring.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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That signature more-is-more maximalism has been artfully incorporated into the historic British train.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 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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None was required for that surreptitious exchange– two dollars for a warm burrito neatly wrapped.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Abrams also cautioned that Washington priorities will define Dogu’s mission, and those priorities might not always align neatly with democratic objectives.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Catching the ball and deftly pivoting around his defender, Drew Fielder had earned himself a heat check.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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In each of these roles, O’Hara grounded these high-strung personas while deftly winking at the audience and letting them in on the joke, particularly in the films’ mock-interview segments.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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