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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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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
a crackerjack book on the history of rock music
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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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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
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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
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The federal gas tax has also remained unchanged since 1993, which experts say has already eroded the Highway Trust Fund’s purchasing power when accounting for inflation.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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But legal experts say Uber’s proposal to cap attorney compensation — which would apply to all car accident cases, not just those involving rideshare vehicles — risks shutting poor people who can’t afford to pay a lawyer up front out of courthouses.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The festival is broken into two halves, with an Intermission Party in between, featuring festive food, creative opportunities, and music, offering a chance to mingle with the artists and fellow guests amid the beauty of the farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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This all sounds terrific, but the devil is in the dance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Isbel saved a couple of extra-base hits with terrific plays in center field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree in business from Louisiana State University Shreveport.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The university will also suspend new admission into the bachelor of arts in anthropology and the masters of engineering and masters of science in materials science and engineering to rework curriculum through an interdisciplinary lens.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Then there are those fighting and clawing to extend their NFL dream, such as Mason Reiger, who signed as a rookie free agent because his draft stock tanked because of medical evaluation.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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What was once street play and schoolyard competition now carries the weight of a national dream.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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