as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
the skillfulness with which she handled that touchy situation is indeed admirable
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skill
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Along with his staff of residents, med students, and nurses, Robby patches up the Steel City’s working poor with an almost Mother Teresan goodheartedness and skill.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026 -
At the same time, the collection was a path for King to stretch his skills in a way that naturally aligned with bringing a new perspective to Zara Home’s lineup.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Skillfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillfulness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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