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
Noun
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At one point, though, Army found out about Kremser’s soccer prowess.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Without any fighting game prowess, a player can land a cinematic ultimate move practically by accident.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both injuries have significant implications for fantasy, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt is assured more touches in Washington moving forward; in Green Bay, Matthew Golden will have more chances to show his skills with Reed out in Week 3 and beyond.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Now, a rapidly changing world has little patience for those whose skills don’t swiftly evolve or adapt.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ability to generate mid-infrared light efficiently could also open new frontiers in chemical and environmental analysis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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And only recently, new large language models in artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, promise to greatly expand our ability to manipulate and employ enormous quantities of data.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Bronx Bombers could add talent in free agency, especially considering the Yankees might lose Cody Bellinger this winter.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Then the focus automatically becomes about engaging a diverse slate of talent that can evolve thinking and generate unconventional solutions.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Businesses expect middle managers to have technical proficiency, but also emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve conflicts.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic absenteeism and third-grade reading proficiency continue to be among the biggest challenges for the district, Dueppen said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs have an aptitude problem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This leads him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the fist evolved as an anatomical accident, a by-product of the lengthened fingers and opposable thumbs that gave humans their unparalleled tool-grabbing dexterity.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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But successfully navigating a shifting landscape requires extraordinary dexterity, prescience and skill.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As robotics continues to advance, systems like HITTER point to a future where machines are strong and capable and agile and adaptable, able to perform tasks with the speed and finesse once thought to be uniquely human.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The images use natural light to bring this idea to life with finesse.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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