as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
his adeptness at thinking on his feet makes him a formidable debater
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Recent Examples of adeptness
Like online interactions, cryptocurrency moves with a speed and adeptness of its own, creating its own unique forms of language, pace, and tone.
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Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
To combat this takes a special degree of innovation and adeptness, but fortunately, The Links Guy has proven more than capable of living up to the challenge.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Davies’s adeptness at verbal wit and aching melancholy are on grand display throughout The House of Mirth, one of his greatest films.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
To combat this takes a special degree of innovation and adeptness, but fortunately, The Links Guy has proven more than capable of living up to the challenge.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Davies’s adeptness at verbal wit and aching melancholy are on grand display throughout The House of Mirth, one of his greatest films.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adeptness
skill
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The program is for high school students who are not four-year college bound and provides free mentorship and early career exposure along with help building skills.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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If your kitchen organizational skills need an upgrade, try implementing these life-changing food storage containers that come with non-slip, airtight lids.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Adeptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptness. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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