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in a skillful or expert manner
the sushi chef artfully filleted the salmon
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Recent Examples of artfully
With this rollout, On has artfully upgraded the kick’s Cloud 5 predecessor — creating a more inclusive fit in the toe box, which is a win for all wide-footed athletes.
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
But federal law was changed, and LNG began its own revolution in 2016, and this story was artfully told in 2024.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The film‘s uneven script, adapted by Maras and co-writer David Haig from Haig’s 2014 play, aims to artfully transform weather forecasting into a philosophical battlefield with impossible global stakes.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
In fact, his film is rapturously alive with the lulling sounds and intoxicating sites of the natural world, artfully expressed through its soundtrack and sensual cinematography.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Their signature maximalism and polish have been artfully incorporated into the historic British train.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
The farthest room from the common area, it’s artfully built around a colossal Cape Ash tree and features a giant deck, floor-to-ceiling windows with bird’s-eye forest views, and sylvan ambience galore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
But federal law was changed, and LNG began its own revolution in 2016, and this story was artfully told in 2024.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The film‘s uneven script, adapted by Maras and co-writer David Haig from Haig’s 2014 play, aims to artfully transform weather forecasting into a philosophical battlefield with impossible global stakes.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
In fact, his film is rapturously alive with the lulling sounds and intoxicating sites of the natural world, artfully expressed through its soundtrack and sensual cinematography.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Their signature maximalism and polish have been artfully incorporated into the historic British train.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
The farthest room from the common area, it’s artfully built around a colossal Cape Ash tree and features a giant deck, floor-to-ceiling windows with bird’s-eye forest views, and sylvan ambience galore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artfully
Adverb
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Approximately 160 hours were devoted to diamond setting alone, with artisans hand carving the gold to accommodate each diamond and masterfully setting them into place one by one with tiny tweezers.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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One attendee noted that Power even skillfully covered for a castmate who’d messed up his lines.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Look closer, and the business side is in focus for the Koreans as well.—
Justina Lee,Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The Rattlesnake Bar is well known with the locals as a buzzy place to enjoy Dean's Margarita and some Two-Bite Lobster Tacos while listening to live music in a relaxed yet refined environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Hazelnut brioches, flaky pastries, blueberry financiers, and madeleines—crafted by the French pastry chef—are neatly stacked in a room adorned with hot pink and coral Bill Bensley artwork.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Then, after banking as neatly as a flight of fighter planes, the flock of 20 mallards splashed down just out of range of our shotguns.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Our colleges and universities should train students to expertly navigate the oceans of data and imagery to which they’re continually exposed.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The bar program features an entirely Mexican wine list mostly from Baja California, Mexico, expertly paired to the menu.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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For three and a half years, Dougherty deftly handled the case, guiding the public through a frustrating competency system and finally a trial that ended with life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Ireland, which did not qualify for this year's World Cup, nearly scored a go-ahead goal but Crépeau deftly stopped a charge by Mason Melia in the 85th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Most notably, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab or CSAIL, directed capably by my colleague Daniela Rus, is in there, where intrepid teams work on such vanguard projects as liquid AI models.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Soto has capably shifted into the closer role, moving Dennis Santana into setup duty.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Artfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artfully. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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