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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form
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3
as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummate
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Owner and executive chef Mark Henegan is the consummate host.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The San Diego Padres were among the most active teams leading up to the MLB trade deadline but couldn't consummate a trade involving ace right-hander Dylan Cease — though not for lack of effort.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Dobbins is a consummate pro that has had to deal with an Achilles injury that led to him missing most of the 2023 season.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Owner and executive chef Mark Henegan is the consummate host.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Trump Media, where Don Jr. serves on the board and acts as trustee for his father’s 115 million shares, also went public via a SPAC—a merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp. that took 29 months to consummate.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The San Diego Padres were among the most active teams leading up to the MLB trade deadline but couldn't consummate a trade involving ace right-hander Dylan Cease — though not for lack of effort.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
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Approximately 90 percent of formalwear garments are manufactured in Asia, including in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Myanmar and other countries that have the skilled labor and infrastructure needed to produce them.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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If your Wi-Fi is protected by a weak password or uses outdated encryption, a skilled attacker might gain access without ever stepping inside your house.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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There weren’t gaping holes or utter structural breakdowns.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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These secluded retreats, situated on 13 acres bordering Pisgah National Forest and Spring Creek, are the ultimate place to unwind and unplug.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 season was going to be the ultimate referendum on Franklin, the 12th-year coach who won two Playoff games last season to reach the semifinals.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Heavner completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards with a touchdown for Fort Hays State, which dropped to 4-3 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ragnar is one of the very best Nordic crime writers, as skillful in thrillers like this series as in murder mystery stories.—
Anders de la Motte,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Setting boundaries requires a balance of self-awareness and skillful communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Third, Netanyahu's insistence on resuming fighting in Gaza to achieve absolute victory was never practical, as the United States learned in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and Israel in the West Bank.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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This year's trade deadline was an absolute bloodbath, as the Twins cut ties with 11 players in two days.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Planting now gives shrubs and trees maximum time to get ready for next summer.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the name implies, the new options menu will give players the opportunity to blaze through the game with infinite health, magic, and money, quicker leveling, maximum damage attacks, and more.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
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This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Breslow mentioned more than once the need to add power to the lineup; the Red Sox finished the season 15th in the majors with 186 homers.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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