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
His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others.
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Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
As challenging as this season has been for the Canucks, Blueger and Kämpf have continued to perform as steady, workmanlike pivots in the Vancouver lineup.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
17 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.
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Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
The superstar was quiet, consistent and efficient, setting the tone for Minnesota’s third-straight workmanlike victory.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
As challenging as this season has been for the Canucks, Blueger and Kämpf have continued to perform as steady, workmanlike pivots in the Vancouver lineup.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
17 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
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Thanks to more than 200 years of intense and virtuoso scientific work, what were once valid or at least plausible concerns and objections to vaccines have been overcome.
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A lot of the movie feels like a virtuoso chase sequence, people barreling down the road, guns blazing.
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There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.
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One of the few calls of the night was from Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, ready to get his hands on the skillful point guard.
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Come for the subtle performances and Agnès Godard’s masterful cinematography; stay for one of the greatest endings in movie history.
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Long-form, famously practiced by the masterful TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi (coming soon to the Goodman Theatre), features performers who can spin one line of dialogue, or merely a location, into a spontaneous hour.
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Drawn to an artistic path, the NYC native attended the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan.
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This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
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Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.
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Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
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The chips beneath were noticeably thin, delicate but sturdy enough to retain their crunch.
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The war remains in a delicate ceasefire while both sides attempt to broker a permanent peace deal.
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Cottar also explains what made a CEO swap different from hiring an expert consultant.
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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