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
In the bar, expertly crafted drinks range from classics to cocktails inspired by decades that defined the city, and creative signatures like the fiery Spicy Fifty, a blend of vanilla vodka, honey and red chili pepper that packs a warming punch.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The rattan is also expertly woven to prevent breakage over time.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
On a night where Japan defended open-play crosses expertly, Heaps operated in the channels and bridged the gaps between wingers and center forwards.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Electric Bleu is a testament to the reality that food can be technically precise and expertly executed, without the pretension and toxicity so often associated with fine dining kitchens.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
All of it is paired expertly with wines from the 15,000-strong cellar.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Chris Apfelstadt of Light Up Columbus explains that this secret garden project is an example of how expertly layered lighting can an outdoor space into an enchanting retreat.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
As my colleague Zach Harper expertly pointed out Wednesday, the rule itself — mandating that any player eligible for a postseason award must play 65 games in a season — looks pretty dumb right now.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The rattan is also expertly woven to prevent breakage over time.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
On a night where Japan defended open-play crosses expertly, Heaps operated in the channels and bridged the gaps between wingers and center forwards.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Electric Bleu is a testament to the reality that food can be technically precise and expertly executed, without the pretension and toxicity so often associated with fine dining kitchens.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
All of it is paired expertly with wines from the 15,000-strong cellar.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Chris Apfelstadt of Light Up Columbus explains that this secret garden project is an example of how expertly layered lighting can an outdoor space into an enchanting retreat.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
As my colleague Zach Harper expertly pointed out Wednesday, the rule itself — mandating that any player eligible for a postseason award must play 65 games in a season — looks pretty dumb right now.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
Adverb
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The album is full of strange, brilliant contradictions; Oklou slides masterfully between fun and eccentricity, pump and pathos.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The service in Serra was efficient and personable, while in The Eagle Bar, our mixologist masterfully walked the line between professional and cheeky, giving us a sense of real ease.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Bronze Age symbolizes a time of change Bronze, a raw material, was skillfully manipulated to create objects that not only carried weight but also meaning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The extra Day 3 picks are well worth the acquisition cost for one of the best players in the entire class.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tradition and the present are artfully combined here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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It had been artfully arranged, staged in a marble vase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Both boys testified that Jackson had masturbated in front of them and molested Gavin on several occasions, but Jackson’s defense capably pointed out various inconsistencies in their stories and presented impeaching witnesses.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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After all, those are spots capably filled by, in order, Justin Herbert, Cameron Dicker, JK Scott and Josh Harris.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The National Park Service studied the American Discovery Trail in the mid-’90s and acknowledged that the American Discovery Trail doesn’t fit neatly into any of the existing categories outlined in the National Trails System Act, Mercurio said.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In what neatly encapsulates the uncomfortable, rude, thin-skinned yet cruel, sarcastic and ultimately juvenile communication style of his online brood, the leader of the pack started with — what else — Lawrence’s looks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Gray served in a variety of consequential positions over the years and wielded influence deftly to the benefit of the community, said Dick Batchelor, who represented Central Florida in the Legislature from 1974 to 1982 and regarded Gray as a sage confidant.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Cafe Floretta, Pierangelini deftly transforms autumn vegetables into delicate, flavorful dishes like artichokes alla Romana and cauliflower steak topped with a perfectly balanced caper hollandaise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Expertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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