as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
performed the piece at least competently, if not superbly
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Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Lincoln best known for role as Linda Fairgate Throughout her illustrious in Hollywood, Lincoln performed in various film and television projects.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Olyphant, despite somewhat limited screen time, ably drops hints about Vincent’s elastic professional ethics before his more unequivocal role in the big finale.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The show was ably organized by Evans, who whittled the initial selection from Bachardy’s prodigious archive, with Dennis Carr, Huntington chief curator of American art, and Karla Nielsen, the library’s senior curator of literary collections.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lace is easily one of the smartest spring fabrics, as the open patchwork helps circulate airflow.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Beach Club's toes-in-the-sand restaurant is easily among the best on the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Competently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competently. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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