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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
In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Nothing was off-limits; in fact, excess and embellishment were vocational skills.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
His acting skills began impacting his personal life in a positive way for the first time.
—Mike Wehner, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Reading maps, not to mention tucking them back up neatly, takes skill.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Nothing was off-limits; in fact, excess and embellishment were vocational skills.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
His acting skills began impacting his personal life in a positive way for the first time.
—Mike Wehner, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Reading maps, not to mention tucking them back up neatly, takes skill.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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And while financial contributions matter, so does giving of one’s time, skills, and expertise—volunteering can be just as powerful as any donation.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For a whole-hog barbecue challenge, Sam Jones of Sam Jones Barbecue in Raleigh, Lewis Donald of Sweet Lew’s BBQ in Charlotte and the Monk family of Lexington Barbecue in Lexington add expertise to the crew of pitmasters assisting the competitors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because Maradona, in a burst of cunning and trickery, also used his hand.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
25 Nov. 2025
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Landing a good apartment in New York City can take some cunning.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, the Riviera Country Club was home to the one-night culinary experience featuring two dozen Michelin chefs hosted by HexClad in partnership with Riviera Country Club benefiting Steadfast LA and ongoing wildfire recovery efforts.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Neuroscience has long shown that watching another person experience pain activates the same neural regions as experiencing pain ourselves.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Of course, children today don’t need educational prompting to find their own way into tech proficiency.—
Indrani Sen,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ratner’s real power lay less in directing than in financing, a career built on a proficiency for cultivating relationships with powerful men.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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If Proust was eager to differentiate between art and life, this was in part because of the cautionary tale of a literary contemporary who had played fast and loose with that distinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Roan also used her body as a canvas for art with temporary tattoos in the same tone as her dress.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Some revisit pivotal chapters in the fight for civil rights, while others spotlight the music, artistry, and everyday resilience that shape Black life across generations.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mac artistry The ’26 Grammy slate is short on Pittsburgh connections.—
Scott Mervis,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2026
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The album's extended roster of talent includes the Rolling Stones, CJ Chenier (Clifton's son), David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Taj Mahal and Augie Meyers (Texas Tornados).—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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