1
as in prowess
mental skill or quickness
shows a remarkable adroitness in identifying birds the moment they land at the feeder
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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with the adroitness of a magician, she twisted the balloons into the shape of a monkey
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitness
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Perhaps, for example, someone such as Sharp might be best suited reviewing power-play shifts with a scoring winger, considering his prowess in that area of the game as a player.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Known for his attention to detail and curatorial prowess, Nahem enlisted an army of artists and craftspeople to infuse every corner of the 3,700-square-foot space with creative flair.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dayforce will today release its annual pulse survey of roughly 7,000 workers in six countries, showing that 71% of workers have not received AI training in the past year—even though 63% of workers say developing such skills is important.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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To be funny while playing a character who’s sweet and endearing (even when calling his friends idiots) is a skill, and Bad Bunny has it.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
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The video player page includes a description, links to similar content, and the ability to give a film a thumbs up or thumbs down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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There has been proficiency in the final third, too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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And Michigan's third grade reading scores have been stubborn, with the proportion of students scoring proficient or higher declining significantly from 2016 to 2025, from 46% of third graders at or above proficiency a decade ago to 39% on the test this spring.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cootes also has demonstrated some solid aptitude in the faceoff circle.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Markers of strength give way to those of dexterity.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sarr relies on finesse and does not play with much force.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Her screen presence was unforgettable—equal parts fire and finesse—gracing everything from Gossip Girl and The Black Donnellys to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Better Call Saul, and Law & Order.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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