EFFICIENTLY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

efficiently

adverb

Definition of efficiently

as in competently

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Recent Examples of efficiently By bringing together customer insights in a single dashboard view, teams can then move through line reviews much more efficiently and make faster assortment decisions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 But the operation should also aim to preserve joint motion, minimize unnecessary tissue injury, provide stable correction, and allow the patient to return to normal function as safely and efficiently as possible. — Richard Moy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Vultures travel long distances during their annual journeys to wintering grounds, relying on favorable air currents to make the trip more efficiently, says Dönnecke. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 Nov. 2026 From quick adjustments to routine maintenance, these simple tips can help your dryer run more efficiently, dry your items faster, and speed up your laundry routine. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for efficiently

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But their ability to competently run a city, connecting directly with local needs, often sets them up for national politics.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Nor does Moshe appear a natural action director, as the setpieces here are just competently staged rather than harrowing, and overall tension goes slack on occasion.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of competently

Adverb

Douthat skillfully questioned Trump over a number of topics, interrupting at points and following up at others, and getting to some places of revelation that many other interviews have not (like the afterlife).

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
Tia, on her end, handled the ambush skillfully, parrying jabs without raising her voice to prevent Wendy from having any opening to feign victimization.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of skillfully

Adverb

Though the signature dumplings, chor muang—chicken and peanut filling encased in delicate butterfly pea flower dough—are the star, don’t overlook the noodle dishes, which are slurpable, expertly sauced, and so soft as to be almost buttery.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
How to Style It This fall look from Holmes expertly shows how to style a silk midi skirt for daytime.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of expertly

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The other two, Molly Dogwood and Taylor Mosco, were circulating ably with the beautiful and naturally extroverted people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Despite an occasional groan of narrative machinery, Vavrek ably repaces Saunders’s story line and carries its texty voices into song.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ably

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The filling is silky and rich, deftly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and tastes unmistakably of pumpkin.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
And when an adult in the room was needed to drive discussions on race relations or other serious issues, Johnson handled that deftly, too.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Definition of adroitly

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Rosalía had no need for a flat shoe, and masterfully walked through the subway grates with her statement high heels while showing off her toned legs with a minimalist all-black minidress.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Videos shared by Nevada’s parents on Instagram show the precocious dynamo masterfully weaving between taller players and delivering powerful kicks driving the ball into the goal.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

Buzzard is in exceptional shape for his age, with teammate Max Thomas noticing his ability to keep up proficiently during team sprints.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026
The initiative comes as only about 35% of APS third graders are reading proficiently.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

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