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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture
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2
as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form
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3
as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummate
Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The company acknowledges potential risks and uncertainties, including those related to geopolitical events and their potential impact on the ability to consummate a business combination.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Gordon has been a consummate professional in Houston across the last seven seasons.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Verb
Veach has a history of trading up in the first round (see last year with receiver Xavier Worthy and 2022 with cornerback Trent McDuffie), and the Chiefs found the perfect team to consummate such a trade.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The company acknowledges potential risks and uncertainties, including those related to geopolitical events and their potential impact on the ability to consummate a business combination.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
Adjective
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As usual, Ellie attempts to mask her feelings with sarcasm, but this doesn’t really work with Gail (who’s skilled at doing the same).—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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He has been credited as a skilled recruiter and defensive coordinator who contributed to the school reaching the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Talk about the low of the low, what utter scumbags.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, such as in crosswalks during peak commuting times, that order turns to utter chaos.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The four-bedroom, six-bath home is rumored to have been acquired for privacy and security reasons, offering the ultimate billionaire buffer zone.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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The ultimate achievement of AI, then, may just be to drastically improve scientific efficiency—not unlike chatbots already used in any number of normal office jobs.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Under current law, developers can be held liable for construction defects for up to 10 years after a project is completed, even for cosmetic damages.—
Muhammad Alameldin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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How walnuts lower colorectal cancer risk The study included 39 patients between ages 40 and 65 who were screened by the clinical research team at UConn John Dempsey Hospital and asked to complete an NIH food frequency questionnaire.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Then the animators could take over and finish the rest with their skillful photorealism.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And the week-long party that had been taking place in Green Bay turned into absolute bedlam.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Brunson finished Tuesday with a series-low 16 points on 4-of-16 shooting and scored only three points in the fourth quarter.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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But Libby's post pointed out that the athlete finished fifth in a boys' competition, just two years earlier.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The earbuds are adept at reducing noise below about 100Hz, which is excellent for lower-frequency droning sounds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Russia is very adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a term that broadly refers to tactics designed to undermine or destabilize opponents, but falling short of open conflict.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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