as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
with an adroit flick of the wrist, flipped the omelet into the air and landed it squarely back in the pan
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Recent Examples of adroit
The fashion house is known for its adroit use of off-kilter patterns, which, in the skilled hands of Risso, convey a cerebral, never-twee aesthetic that is no less reflected in this new line.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2023
These mother-and-son exchanges rinse and repeat in the first stages of the storytelling, under the adroit direction of Rob Lutfy, mingling tension and absurdity.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2023
Six months ago, his historic landslide victory was widely lauded, viewed as the triumph of a politically adroit change-maker whose centrist policies had swept him to power.
—Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 7 May 2023
The Premonitions Bureau, an adroit debut from the New Yorker staff writer Sam Knight, draws us into a world not-that-far-gone in which psychic phenomena were yet untamed by science and uncanny sensations still whispered of the supernatural, of cosmic secrets.
—Ian Beacock, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2023
These mother-and-son exchanges rinse and repeat in the first stages of the storytelling, under the adroit direction of Rob Lutfy, mingling tension and absurdity.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2023
Six months ago, his historic landslide victory was widely lauded, viewed as the triumph of a politically adroit change-maker whose centrist policies had swept him to power.
—Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 7 May 2023
The Premonitions Bureau, an adroit debut from the New Yorker staff writer Sam Knight, draws us into a world not-that-far-gone in which psychic phenomena were yet untamed by science and uncanny sensations still whispered of the supernatural, of cosmic secrets.
—Ian Beacock, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroit
Adjective
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The story follows Winston Smith, a skillful worker rewriting history in the Ministry of Truth, who starts to look back fondly on the days before the Party took over the region of Oceania and implemented their cult of personality devoid of free thought and individuality.—
Robert English,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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But the game's structure also allows skillful and/or impatient players to zip to the game's conclusion quite quickly, rushing through the visually inventive bosses that guard the game's major chokepoints.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet this infectious look into the masterful brain of the single mom and former police department cleaning woman — who earned her job as an LAPD crime consultant — propelled the freshman series into one of broadcast TV's few bright spots.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Whether this is a real departure or a masterful storyline, the wrestling world is now buzzing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This story has been updated to include expert comments.—
Matthew Impelli,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Microsoft says it’s developed a prototype AI program that can reverse engineer malware, automating a task usually reserved for expert human security researchers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another layer of pastry sits atop the mixture and is covered in crystal sugar, which adds a nice sweetness to contrast the tart filling, as well as a delicate crunch in each bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Exercising sound discretion while remaining faithful to the grantor’s wishes is a delicate balancing act that requires insight and judgment.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wednesday whisked the dexterous appendage and his digits to her Uncle Fester, who wass sleeping in Eugene’s bee shed, to revive him with his electric shock ability.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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By creating a fuller picture which centers Medusa in her own story, Hynes creates a more dexterous Medusa, one imbued with more agency and less tragedy.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Small towns often have some of the best coffee shops, and this one has a fun and artistic twist.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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Known for his thoughtful aesthetic rooted in stealth luxury, Hamilton has managed to create an atmosphere that is at once opulent and inviting, with subtle nods to Scotland’s industrial and artistic heritage woven throughout.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But using humor in response to a scandal only works in limited situations and requires a deft touch, according to Michel Pham, a business professor and marketing strategy expert at the Columbia Business School, who spoke to the New York Times.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Shooting star: While there are no guarantees of continuing with the Heat, Stevenson continued to show a deft 3-point stroke, this time closing 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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