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
Now the pair are filling the former Slab space with trout that swims in chive beurre blanc; burgers crowned with a range of French cheeses; and expertly made baguettes that receive smears of butter d’Isigny.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
For those in search of Iceland’s natural wonders, this home is expertly located for excursions inland and all along the Southern shore.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Dario Scardapane expertly crafts each hour to move the plot, characters and themes toward both their blowout conclusions and larger narrative payoffs.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
However, despite its compact dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything needed for a short stay.
—Adam Williams
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Each dish is expertly paired with a wine chosen by the knowledgeable and charming sommelier, Victor.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Peptight Tightening Neck Serum Roller is expertly formulated with Lifting Dipeptides.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kidman, Heidi Klum, and Kristen Wiig all took relaxed, cool-girl approaches to their beauty, with soft glam makeup and expertly tousled waves.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
For those in search of Iceland’s natural wonders, this home is expertly located for excursions inland and all along the Southern shore.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Dario Scardapane expertly crafts each hour to move the plot, characters and themes toward both their blowout conclusions and larger narrative payoffs.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
However, despite its compact dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything needed for a short stay.
—Adam Williams
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Each dish is expertly paired with a wine chosen by the knowledgeable and charming sommelier, Victor.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Peptight Tightening Neck Serum Roller is expertly formulated with Lifting Dipeptides.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kidman, Heidi Klum, and Kristen Wiig all took relaxed, cool-girl approaches to their beauty, with soft glam makeup and expertly tousled waves.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
Adverb
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Before things unraveled, Latz pitched masterfully, and the Rangers swatted a pair of home runs in regulation to even the season’s first series and win 5-4 on a chilly afternoon.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeffries then masterfully wrapped Copeland’s hair into what was meant to appear like an infinite knot.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gorton skillfully depicts the grueling decades-long struggle of Sanger (the icon, in this telling) and Dennett (the idealist) to make birth control available and legal, as well as their interpersonal competition for power and influence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As Puerto Rico’s hometown hero Bad Bunny artfully observed in his recent Super Bowl performance, the island’s grid is in tatters, and has been for years.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Although the bowls are often artfully arranged, this version is casual, with steamed vegetables added atop the rice in a higgledy-piggledy array.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Broncos are high on rising third-year tackle Frank Crum, who filled in capably in spot snaps in 2025 when McGlinchey was temporarily banged up.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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The wacky characters and stretchy action of the franchise were capably brought to life in a candy-colored world, and it was renewed for a second season almost immediately.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The sleek silhouette pairs easily with classic cigarette jeans, fluid satin dresses or with leggings tucked neatly into the boot for an equestrian leaning finish.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sound of the concert didn’t die neatly with distance.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Shatner deftly presents Kirk's delicate handling of interstellar trader Cyrano Jones's multiplying annoyances with a gentle humor and relaxed resignation as to the absurdity of the situation aboard the Enterprise.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Stringing us along so deftly is part of Sams’s achievement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Expertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertly. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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