as in skillful
unusually proficient in more than one use or skill
A successful do-it-yourselfer who is ambidextrous in all manner of crafts.
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Recent Examples of ambidextrous
Unicycles and ambidextrous Charlie can ride a unicycle.
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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
The rewards of the ambidextrous organization approach were shown to be significant to those that commit themselves to the path.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Glasper has definitely followed his own advice: with his ambidextrous musicianship between modern jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop as both a bandleader and as player-for-hire, he’s racked up five Grammy awards, 11 nominations, and a reputation as one of the best musicians in the business.
—William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Bronze: Braverman & Klinger. ———————— Men’s Pro Doubles Recap
Long-time #1 ranked APP doubles player Rob Nunnery has had to find a new partner on tour, and may have found an excellent one in the ambidextrous Texan Jack Munro.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
The rewards of the ambidextrous organization approach were shown to be significant to those that commit themselves to the path.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Glasper has definitely followed his own advice: with his ambidextrous musicianship between modern jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop as both a bandleader and as player-for-hire, he’s racked up five Grammy awards, 11 nominations, and a reputation as one of the best musicians in the business.
—William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Bronze: Braverman & Klinger. ———————— Men’s Pro Doubles Recap
Long-time #1 ranked APP doubles player Rob Nunnery has had to find a new partner on tour, and may have found an excellent one in the ambidextrous Texan Jack Munro.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambidextrous
skillful
Adjective
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Newton’s jewels are alive with her mastery of design, composition, skillful use of materials, and an instinct for creating irresistible objects.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The show’s real draw is its cast, which expands to include Matthew Rhys as a troubled detective, and a skillful adaptation that highlights the glossiest, cleverest elements of classic Christie—and adds a pinch of eros.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Ambidextrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambidextrous. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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