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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a training course that transformed the former technophobe into the compleat computer geek almost overnight
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
an exhaustive how-to guide for anyone planning the compleat wedding
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compleat
Adjective
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026 -
The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Put simply, Maine would not be Maine without its lobster—and a trip to Maine wouldn’t be complete without eating some.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That single trait adds a complete unpredictability to Waddle’s breaks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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But he’s proven to be a skilled attacking midfielder, capable of outgunning players twice his age.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The open-border policy has allowed organizations to recruit skilled talent from neighboring European countries, and many sectors now rely on foreign workers.—
Sam Forsdick,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The whole world relied on our labor, but none of us felt any sense of accomplishment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The drums were louder, the extra kick drums hit harder, and the whole song felt … Blacker.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The nation of Argentina is becoming more proficient in English.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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According to Fiverr Pro’s data, searches for freelancers who are proficient in AI automation have jumped by 94% over the last six months.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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For his entire adult life, Mbappe has been seen as the player at the vanguard of the post-Messi, post-Ronaldo, post-Neymar era.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.—
Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Galitzine has proven himself adept at comedic acting and looks to be a perfect pick for the comically masculine role of He-Man.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Compleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compleat. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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