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crackerjack 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of crackerjacknext
1
as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a crackerjack photographer who gets the news photo that is reprinted around the world

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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind a crackerjack book on the history of rock music

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crackerjack

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noun

ˈkra-kər-ˌjak How to pronounce crackerjack (audio)
variants also crackajack
1
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a young prospect who's supposed to be a crackerjack on the baseball diamond

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2
as in beauty
something very good of its kind the cheese maker's aged cheddar is a real crackerjack

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Recent Examples of crackerjack
Adjective
But first and foremost despite a pair of crackerjack action sequences, this is a movie where character development takes the front seat. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
So Company Retreat is less a show about the choices Anthony makes than the ones he’s been very carefully manipulated into making by a crackerjack cast and crew. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 Even given a crackerjack team, one wonders if there’s a reason previous cool queens like Kirsten and Julia couldn’t get the Jar green lit. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackerjack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
  1. skillful
  2. excellent
  3. expert
  4. beauty
  5. skilled
  6. terrific
  7. master
  8. dream
Adjective
  • But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • If that feels unattainable, though, Baldino’s other spots are equally excellent and open to anyone.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Economic uncertainty and other factors have kept borrowing costs elevated for much of the year, according to real estate experts.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Alicia Sokolowski is a cleaning expert and president and co-CEO of AspenClean, a brand that focuses on all-natural, chemical-free cleaning.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Meaning, beauty—existence itself— cannot compete with a banker on the banker’s terms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Under his leadership, Quadrivio has developed a range of industry-specific funds, including the Made in Italy I and II funds, focused on fashion, design, beauty and food and wine.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Adjective
  • Occupations like air traffic controllers surpass traditional skilled trades in earnings but still require certification or specialized training, a study found.
    — Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Illinois families deserve affordable utility bills and a natural gas system that is safe, reliable and maintained by a skilled workforce.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • So Kelce reported to camp in terrific shape and looking svelte and nimble despite all the hoopla, especially around the wedding.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Our present condition is deplorable on account of a terrific burden of unemployment caused by overproduction.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrific
Noun
  • The university’s clinical mental health counseling master’s program has expanded to Charlotte, and Charlotte’s first graduate physician assistant program will welcome its inaugural class in January, officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Billiter holds a master’s degree in public safety leadership and executive management from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in emergency services management from Union Institute and University.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • However, his raging protectiveness over what might be lost — language, attire, ritual, even memory — grows more pronounced as Rio veers further into phantasmagoria by way of dreams and visions.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Hobson went on to extol Lucas’ vision and his ability to never waver from his dream for the museum.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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