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
His ability to play with genre in the most unexpected way shines through in this gripping story which expertly subverts your expectations in the most thrilling and surprising way.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Sandra Oh expertly demonstrates this approach with her wavy shag cut.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The narrative cleverness would only go so far, however, if it were not expertly brought to life.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Kiri’s Evy is complicated and fascinating, and the actor expertly handles a role that essentially is a one-woman play, with nearly all her co-stars (except the mother) not physically present and only in voice-over.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Bills quarterback Josh Allen exploited the holes in their quick pass defense expertly last week, going 12-of-14 for 134 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Add Gigi Hadid’s suede shacket into the mix, expertly teamed up with a relaxed barrel-leg, and those winter style blues will be history.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Other major Austin groups blend ballet expertly with modern dance and later movement forms — Ballet Austin, for instance — while still others draw top-notch performers from around the country and the world, such as Austin Opera and Conspirare.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Sandra Oh expertly demonstrates this approach with her wavy shag cut.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The narrative cleverness would only go so far, however, if it were not expertly brought to life.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Kiri’s Evy is complicated and fascinating, and the actor expertly handles a role that essentially is a one-woman play, with nearly all her co-stars (except the mother) not physically present and only in voice-over.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Bills quarterback Josh Allen exploited the holes in their quick pass defense expertly last week, going 12-of-14 for 134 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Add Gigi Hadid’s suede shacket into the mix, expertly teamed up with a relaxed barrel-leg, and those winter style blues will be history.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Other major Austin groups blend ballet expertly with modern dance and later movement forms — Ballet Austin, for instance — while still others draw top-notch performers from around the country and the world, such as Austin Opera and Conspirare.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
Adverb
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Director Tony Williams masterfully curates a mood of oppressive dread from the opening minutes through the bloody climax and explosive final frames, making this one of the very best Australian horror films of all time.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fuerza Regida masterfully blends heartbreak and dangerous rumors into one gripping track.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This 2026 reissue of the sneaker features a slim shape and a low profile—skillfully tapping into the current hype surrounding nostalgic slim sneakers.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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De Araújo lived through a similar trauma and skillfully maps the chasm between parents who want to protect their kid’s innocence and a girl who needs answers.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The scenes at the reunion are simply but artfully shot in black and white, including a revealing conversation the men’s wives and partners have about living with them that gently expands the perspectives brought into the film’s portrait.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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The model must know the rules well enough to know how to break them artfully.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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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
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While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Dooley did not fit neatly into either camp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Symmetrical Throw Pillows Having two identical pillows placed neatly on either side of a sofa is the safest—and most uninteresting—choice.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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His new persona as a fighting moderate, a Democrat in tune with the country’s shifting desires and ruthless toward the man at the top, deftly speaks to the needs of a party desperate to regain the White House.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the Dolphins need a new public face such as Sillman or Garfinkel, who deftly handles media sessions for F1 racing.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Expertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertly. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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