as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the captain adroitly navigated his vessel through the treacherous waters
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Recent Examples of adroitly
Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Leo’s visit, in December, to Lebanon, which is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, dating back to the time of the apostles Peter and Paul, now looks adroitly timed.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s something comical in the symmetry, in how adroitly this word seems to shuttle between joy and pain.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another is another example of a film that adroitly channels modern anxieties.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The therapist should adroitly excavate what the AI has told the client.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But VanDerveer adroitly uses timeouts for rest breaks.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Leo’s visit, in December, to Lebanon, which is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, dating back to the time of the apostles Peter and Paul, now looks adroitly timed.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s something comical in the symmetry, in how adroitly this word seems to shuttle between joy and pain.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another is another example of a film that adroitly channels modern anxieties.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The therapist should adroitly excavate what the AI has told the client.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But VanDerveer adroitly uses timeouts for rest breaks.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitly
Adverb
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Approximately 160 hours were devoted to diamond setting alone, with artisans hand carving the gold to accommodate each diamond and masterfully setting them into place one by one with tiny tweezers.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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One attendee noted that Power even skillfully covered for a castmate who’d messed up his lines.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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For three and a half years, Dougherty deftly handled the case, guiding the public through a frustrating competency system and finally a trial that ended with life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Ireland, which did not qualify for this year's World Cup, nearly scored a go-ahead goal but Crépeau deftly stopped a charge by Mason Melia in the 85th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Boston College transfer Omar Thornton also is an accomplished safety, but UM used him primarily at nickel cornerback this spring, a role handled capably last season by Keionte Scott, who’s now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Most notably, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab or CSAIL, directed capably by my colleague Daniela Rus, is in there, where intrepid teams work on such vanguard projects as liquid AI models.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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For Staying Organized A sleek passport holder delivers polished, frequent-flyer energy while keeping travel essentials neatly in one place.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The dark smoked version pairs neatly with schaufele, the pork‑shoulder specialty served at Klosterbrau’s restaurant in the old town.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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With this rollout, On has artfully upgraded the kick’s Cloud 5 predecessor — creating a more inclusive fit in the toe box, which is a win for all wide-footed athletes.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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But federal law was changed, and LNG began its own revolution in 2016, and this story was artfully told in 2024.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Our colleges and universities should train students to expertly navigate the oceans of data and imagery to which they’re continually exposed.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The bar program features an entirely Mexican wine list mostly from Baja California, Mexico, expertly paired to the menu.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adroitly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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