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
And this season, expertly coiffed va-va-voom volume was everywhere.
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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
No one shows up looking less than expertly crafted (because so many of them literally are).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
And while Tonali’s leveller was fortuitous, taking a heavy deflection off Douglas Luiz, his second strike was arrowed expertly into the bottom corner from distance.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Bell and Turner expertly convey the charisma of Jack and Ed while also revealing that there’s something a little unsavory about them both.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Our show is expertly produced, as always by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and our very own Josh Billinson.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Its soft wool blend feels great and regulates my temperature expertly.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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
No one shows up looking less than expertly crafted (because so many of them literally are).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
And while Tonali’s leveller was fortuitous, taking a heavy deflection off Douglas Luiz, his second strike was arrowed expertly into the bottom corner from distance.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Bell and Turner expertly convey the charisma of Jack and Ed while also revealing that there’s something a little unsavory about them both.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Our show is expertly produced, as always by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and our very own Josh Billinson.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Its soft wool blend feels great and regulates my temperature expertly.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
Adverb
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Chef Hamir Patel, a one-man show in the kitchen, masterfully pairs Indian cuisine with unexpected flavors including Mexican and Italian influences.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lamont has so far skillfully navigated the erratic, unilateral and sometimes vengeful policy pronouncements from Washington.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Not Carolyn artfully dodging the drug allegations!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Such stories enrich the book, and Jacob artfully captures the chaos at the Reader since it was sold to an outfit called Creative Loafing in 2007.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 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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Part of the reason that Charli’s voice fits so neatly in what ought to be a radically new context is that her hooks always dominate the instrumentals.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Leveleve Balcony Furniture 5-Piece Patio Conversation Set For truly stretching out and relaxing, this five-piece set includes two chairs with extendable footrests for reclining—then the footrest tuck neatly underneath the chairs when not in use.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Though not for the faint-hearted, Michael was surprisingly sensitive in its execution, deftly sketching the banal details of the criminal’s otherwise normal, suburban life.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Expertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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