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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
Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s some crackerjack dealing from president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, who has always been an aggressive trader but has also been limited through the years by a stingy ownership group that has capped the Mariners’ payroll.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 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
As an alum of The Washington Post’s crackerjack sports desk of decades past, she is best known as an ace author, whose trilogy of biographies—of Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, and Babe Ruth—ensure her place in the first division of the baseball chroniclers.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s some crackerjack dealing from president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, who has always been an aggressive trader but has also been limited through the years by a stingy ownership group that has capped the Mariners’ payroll.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
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During her tenure at UTA, her skillful agenting has shaped and built the careers of so many iconic talents.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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She is remembered as a gifted painter and skillful in pastels, in addition to being an avid supporter of philanthropic causes and frequent golfer, finding both love and frustration in the sport, her family says.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wright has hinted more orders could be coming this year, which experts say could continue inflating customer bills around the nation.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Just as Aleys’s mother passed on her passion for books and Alouette pursued her passion for beauty, Marte will carry on a passion for stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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That said, Klint Kubiak does have a huge ace in the hole with the most skilled offensive player on the field in the league’s leading receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The contest was a great battle between two very skilled teams.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Super Bowls are terrific opportunities to break out the slow cooker.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the special guests invited to Shapiro's address are a number of educators and first responders, including a master's student at the University of Pennsylvania, an Erie Police Department lieutenant and a Montgomery County couple scammed by cyber criminals.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The true puppet master is his archnemesis Roper, who faked his death in captivity years ago.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lindsey Vonn was the 13th skier to hit the slopes in the alpine ski women’s downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday and her dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the medal podium came to a crashing halt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gary has had civic dreams before.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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