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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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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His game was based on his athletic prowess in the challenges and ability to provide food to camp, and hindered by his lack of social strategy, which proved to be his downfall each of the four times he’s previously returned.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 May 2026 -
China are known for their prowess across a wide range of sports.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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But that trauma has passed, allowing Reilly to show off her riding skills in the new series.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The Broncos, though, drafted Coleman more for his ability to hit singles and doubles in an NFL offense.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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His serves, digs and ability to produce longer rallies were evident throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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With fashion spending projected to rise sharply, global buyers see Saudi designers not only as creative talents, but as commercial partners with access to a large, affluent consumer base.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Aretha has always represented for me the empowerment of women in all its facets, a soul singer who has influenced generations and whose talent continues to move us to our very core.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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The results demonstrate that the team has established courtroom proficiency through extensive preparation in challenging personal injury cases.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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If the team stays bought in and the coach shows an early aptitude for resolving conflicts, change can be a good thing.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The Korean firm’s RLDX-1 is a dexterity-first foundation model designed for high-precision robotic manipulation using high-degree-of-freedom (DoF) hands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Smaller bags, around 4 by 7 inches, push your hand-eye coordination and dexterity.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The gangsters who are running the country almost pride themselves on a lack of subtlety and finesse.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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The Cavaliers are a finesse, jump-shooting team, which doesn’t travel well, especially in the playoffs.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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