as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the apple pie was a traditional but expertly made version of an old favorite
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Recent Examples of expertly
Here are details on the most mouth-watering drizzles of Asian sesame dressing, and the sad pours that are sure to wreck even the most expertly made food.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The difference between dancers executing steps expertly and accurately and dancers truly dancing depends on an alchemy of light, costumes, dancers, choreography, audience, and the whole spirit of the production.
—Jennifer Homans, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Lyon's teenage Brazil star Endrick expertly helped the ball on and midfielder Corentin Tolisso clipped a fine shot past goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from 10 meters out.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Dishant, my Indian hair stylist, expertly maneuvered his round brush through my heavy locks, coiffing them to perfection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
And having so expertly set up a winning position, Jacobs was not going to spurn it.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
And this season, expertly coiffed va-va-voom volume was everywhere.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
First up, halo hair, worn expertly by Rosalía and best described by hairstylist Vale Landro as a circular placement around the top of the head to give the appearance of sainthood.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet the sound was mixed expertly, especially given an echo-prone arena like the Prudential Center.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The difference between dancers executing steps expertly and accurately and dancers truly dancing depends on an alchemy of light, costumes, dancers, choreography, audience, and the whole spirit of the production.
—Jennifer Homans, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Lyon's teenage Brazil star Endrick expertly helped the ball on and midfielder Corentin Tolisso clipped a fine shot past goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from 10 meters out.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Dishant, my Indian hair stylist, expertly maneuvered his round brush through my heavy locks, coiffing them to perfection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
And having so expertly set up a winning position, Jacobs was not going to spurn it.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
And this season, expertly coiffed va-va-voom volume was everywhere.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
First up, halo hair, worn expertly by Rosalía and best described by hairstylist Vale Landro as a circular placement around the top of the head to give the appearance of sainthood.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet the sound was mixed expertly, especially given an echo-prone arena like the Prudential Center.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
Adverb
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All of it proved how masterfully the chefs have managed to combine the flavors of distinct world cultures.—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the more mercurial of the two, Culkin masterfully navigates an excellent character arc, taking an outspoken nuisance and giving him thoughtful nuance on a Holocaust tour.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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With the Ducks in desperation mode, Kreider skillfully redirected Jacob Trouba’s shot from the point for the 21st goal of his first season with Anaheim.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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With the Ducks in desperation mode, Kreider skillfully redirected Jacob Trouba's shot from the point for the 21st goal of his first season with Anaheim.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As more observations are collected, those uncertainties shrink, allowing scientists to better understand the object’s true path through space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Piled on or artfully peeled away.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Each villa also offers Pacific Ocean views, a private infinity-edge pool (artfully positioned into the hillside while also attached to the home), a large terrace, and a kitchen stocked with KitchenAid appliances.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Sticking with Hiller, as Holland did upon his hiring in May, cost them Marco Sturm, who had been with the franchise for years, would have loved the promotion after capably running the AHL team and now has the surprising Boston Bruins in playoff position.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Then, connect the last hole and button, tuck in and fold neatly.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pair them with a soft, cozy lounge set from Lillusory and a Vera Bradley belt bag that keeps your essentials neatly tucked away and your hands free for a last-minute snack before boarding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Pictures is usually presented as a display of Ravel’s orchestrational virtuosity, deftly contrasting bright and dark colors, always with a certain French clarity and elegance.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chef-owner Chris Barnum-Dann oversees it all while deftly working his own station.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Expertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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