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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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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a crackerjack book on the history of rock music
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also crackajack
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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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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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
At the ready is a crackerjack team that blends deep expertise with warm hospitality.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 19 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Meg is a crackerjack personality with much enthusiasm for breaking the mold, and as auditions are held, that spirit spreads to other students who are eager to be in it.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Launched by crackerjack features writer Janet Wilson, our multiyear newspaper tributes included the gifts of Texas wildflower seeds to schoolchildren and to the Texas Department of Transportation, to encourage future roadside floral memorials.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
At the ready is a crackerjack team that blends deep expertise with warm hospitality.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
Adjective
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Ryan plays a character who’s unbelievably skillful and unbelievably scared.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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That was so skillful and subtle.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its keyboard and trackpad are mostly as excellent as those on a MacBook Air, only smaller.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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These cabins are located amongst the splendor of the Badlands National Park; expect to wake up surrounded by nature and excellent views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some Japanese experts have commented that minesweeping would be a mission that the country could carry out when hostilities end.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hardliners appeared to consolidate power in Iran as a result of US and Israeli air strikes, with experts fearing restrictions on dissent could be even harsher.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s the beauty of capitalism.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The best Korean lip tints are—and have been—at the top of their game, and as a beauty editor who almost exclusively wears them, this story practically writes itself.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Smith, physical and skilled in pass coverage, is very much valued inside the program.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nowhere is that clearer than in parts of the economy tied to the AI boom, where skilled labor is commanding salaries that rival—or exceed—traditional white-collar roles.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peterson was simply terrific for stretches short and long Friday.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Keeper Angel Aguilar made one terrific save after another to keep his team within striking distance in what could have easily been a deficit of 5-0 or worse.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Young studied biology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, before pursuing a master’s at New York University’s Science, Health & Environmental Reporting Program.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The master artist layered in cool and neutral tones for some covetable depth while focusing on the hair around her face so as to better structure it.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Talking about our dreams for Chicago is a way to connect with people, to fortify our faith in each other and the possibility that Chicago can be closer to complete.—
Mary Schmich,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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And eventually, this did become a dream.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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