as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
performed the piece at least competently, if not superbly
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025 -
The lead guns of the other contenders align with their team’s title odds as well.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Graham Potter’s visitors from east London had gone even longer without a league win, since late February, but ably battled through.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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They’ve been ably aided by Czech VIP coordinator Tatiana Detlofson, and in the past decades the team welcomed Oscar winners, major filmmakers and stars.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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With so much noise in our day-to-day lives, even the most important messages can be easily missed, misinterpreted or forgotten.—
Richard Huffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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That's a really great way to add depth and color quickly and easily.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Competently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competently. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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