as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run
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Recent Examples of workmanlike
In an otherwise clean and workmanlike performance, Jokic struggled to find his touch on pick-and-pop 3s.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The superstar was quiet, consistent and efficient, setting the tone for Minnesota’s third-straight workmanlike victory.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Whatever that yields, Ward remains a prodigious and workmanlike subterranean rock figure.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The superstar was quiet, consistent and efficient, setting the tone for Minnesota’s third-straight workmanlike victory.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Whatever that yields, Ward remains a prodigious and workmanlike subterranean rock figure.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
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Slafkovský had two goals and an assist in a virtuoso performance, and Iowa Wild goaltender Samuel Hlavaj was sensational, stopping 39 of 40 shots, including an 18-save first period that gave his team belief that the improbable was possible.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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McIntosh, a brilliant composer who has a sideline as a virtuoso early-music violinist, revelled in the microtonal shadings that Feldman built into his notation.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ryan plays a character who’s unbelievably skillful and unbelievably scared.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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That was so skillful and subtle.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Doncic was masterful with his near triple-double of 40 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Take all that was said above about the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, and exchange the electric power plant for a masterful, potent twin-turbo V-8.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The newest cohort of grantees presents an incredibly ambitious tapestry of artistic approaches.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt to reserved bowl with saffron; whisk until smooth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Small systems make your day run smoother.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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While some experts insist that a good face cream can handily tend to the skin around the eyes, others argue that a cream specifically designed for the delicate area is worth the investment.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The lip exfoliators have delicate sugar crystals that gently scrub to reveal smooth, supple, flake-free lips.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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