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
These include empathy and adeptness in relationships—the terrain where political savvy lives.
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Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Like online interactions, cryptocurrency moves with a speed and adeptness of its own, creating its own unique forms of language, pace, and tone.
—
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
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Antonucci said working with dogs can help patients practice and improve communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
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The tradeoff is time and skill.
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After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
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“Adeptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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