1
as in prowess
mental skill or quickness
shows a remarkable adroitness in identifying birds the moment they land at the feeder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitness
Noun
-
United, meanwhile, boasted the aerial prowess of both Lammens and defender Harry Maguire.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026 -
But Democratic prowess in recent special elections raises the possibility that rather than a cold-blooded political hit, the GOP’s efforts could end up as a Pyrrhic victory.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
-
That’s why a new effort to upgrade math skills via legislation is — or at least should be — high on the Capitol’s must-do list.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Kids who enter kindergarten with lower reading ability often struggle to catch up in later grades.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Streaming-wise, Paramount now has the ability to combine Paramount+, HBO Max, and Pluto TV.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
-
The honor cements her as one an emerging talent of the moment and, to be honest, a style star in the making too.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Reading proficiency has dipped 4 percentage points since 2019 as schools have struggled to make up for pandemic learning losses.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Reading proficiency has dipped 4 percentage points since 2019 as schools have struggled to make up for pandemic learning losses.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
People would generally agree that of all the mainstream country stars out there now, no one surpasses you as far as really having an appreciation and aptitude for bluegrass.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
-
That requires a certain mental aptitude.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Shuffleboard is one of the most popular barroom games in the country, thanks to its easy-to-grasp rules and high level of necessary skill and dexterity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
-
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Piero Hincapie, not known for his finesse in the attacking third, whipped in a cross that may as well have been wrapped and tied with a beautiful bow.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Together, Joseph and Eliza Raney brought their Californian culinary finesse to a 50-seat sweet spot in historic Custer, South Dakota.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
