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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
Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
He is known at the Capitol as a consummate political insider who serves as chief of staff for the Senate Democrats and a close ally of Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney of New Haven.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2023
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
In this alternate reality, subject to the logic of desire rather than of practicalities, Suzanne had not departed with his rival but rather stayed behind to consummate a passion without end.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Adjective
Still, their absence resulted in Starling Marte — a forever consummate professional but also a sore-kneed 36-year-old — moving into the lineup on a daily basis and nudging the surging Mark Vientos and Brett Baty further up the order.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
He is known at the Capitol as a consummate political insider who serves as chief of staff for the Senate Democrats and a close ally of Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney of New Haven.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2023
Verb
The marketing blitz seems right in the wheelhouse for Ahmed, a native of Pakistan and consummate self-promoter who during the early days of the pandemic was hailed for his work on the front lines of the city’s testing and vaccination efforts.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
In this alternate reality, subject to the logic of desire rather than of practicalities, Suzanne had not departed with his rival but rather stayed behind to consummate a passion without end.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
Adjective
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While Philadelphia does have another highly-skilled receiver in DeVonta Smith, this stack still has the potential to carry any fantasy team in 2025.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The film follows skilled martial artist Wang Wei, whose daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His supervisors didn’t believe his stories of utter destruction in Hiroshima.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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How often does Stephen A utter Lebron's name?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Topped with a golden, flaky crust and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is the ultimate summer treat.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Building brand love is the ultimate goal of embedding these brands in culture.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some historical society documents suggest the house was completed in 1916, but some tax records at the township assessor's office date the house to 1918.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jaden Rashada, who earned the Hornets starting quarterback job over Tulsa transfer Cardell Williams, completed 10 of 26 passes for 93 yards and had an interception.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The more success rolled, the more damage done, the more skillful the hack and so on.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Powell, skillful at opaque Fed-speak, nonetheless signaled a simulative change is likely.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Open spaces, huge rooms, and an absolute lack of privacy are all the rage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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After a review, the ACIP decided to focus first on getting the vaccine to people at the absolute highest risk, people 65 and up, a recommendation ultimately accepted by the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the 2026 midterm election cycle, each House seat is worth fighting for to the maximum extent since majorities are built on the smallest of legislative margins.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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At maximum capabilities, Paluel is the second largest nuclear power station in France and the seventh largest in the world by power output.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Work finished on paving over the previously grassy lawn of the Rose Garden in recent weeks.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The project is expected to finish by late 2026, according to WisDOT.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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