workmanlike

adjective

ˈwərk-mən-ˌlīk How to pronounce workmanlike (audio)
Definition of workmanlikenext
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 Right-hander Michael Lorenzen delivered a workmanlike, five-inning start for the Rockies. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Murdock wasn’t a combine winner and his pro-day numbers were more workmanlike than anything. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 Cody Ceci led all Kings in time on ice in both the workmanlike shutout of Calgary, essentially a 1-0 game that featured no penalties for the PK to pad his minutes, and then again against Colorado. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026 Undeterred facing the undermanned Portland Trail Blazers, the Hornets took care of business with a workmanlike, 109-93 win to push their win streak to four games. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workmanlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
  1. virtuoso
  2. skillful
  3. masterful
  4. artistic
  5. smooth
  6. delicate
  7. expert
Adjective
  • The 2003 recording that appears on 2009’s The Live Anthology box set is eight minutes long, with a virtuoso performance by keyboardist Benmont Tench on the lengthy instrumental bridge.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of virtuoso
Adjective
  • Fortunately, her protégées—her grandnieces and other female students in the village—are skillful artists in their own right.
    — Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rogers is a skillful campaigner who might continue to capitalize on this strategy.
    — Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • After all, indie podcasters are in danger of being sidelined by the large podcast networks, even though indie podcasters are overwhelmingly responsible for the creatively masterful podcasts.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In his heyday, Carpenter was masterful at juggling disparate tones.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterful
Adjective
  • Favier, like her half-sister Victoire de Castellane (now artistic director of the jewelry department at Dior), was introduced to the world of fashion by her uncle Gilles Dufour, a close associate of Karl Lagerfeld’s at Chanel.
    — Pierre Groppo, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The French maison’s makeup line, known as La Beauté Louis Vuitton, tapped Nicolas Ghesquière (LV’s artistic director) and Pat McGrath (the house’s creative director for cosmetics) for its new limited-edition offering.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of artistic
Adjective
  • This is the one to look at when the ride involves more than smooth campus pavement.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Blend until smooth; taste and season with more salt if needed.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • The dishes are a light and succulent reinterpretation of Menorca’s gastronomic heritage with an emphasis on seafood and a delicate French accent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Denker had a study done, based on races that took place on Belle Isle in Michigan, showing that IndyCars racing at full speed wouldn’t damage buildings more delicate than the ones around the Mall.
    — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicate
Adjective
  • Bagherzadeh also said the Qatari government should allow an expert team to travel to the country, Tasnim reported.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Despite expert consensus ranking him QB2 (31st overall), there's reason to be cautious.
    — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert

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