as in skillfully
in a skillful or expert manner
plays the violin masterfully, especially for a performer of her age
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Recent Examples of masterfully
This was put together masterfully.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Their pursuit leads them down a highly unusual path with no easy answers, and Bong masterfully balances tonal shifts from bleak tragedy to absurdist humor to highlight why the case remains so compelling.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
In each, the mood is of hedonistic distraction; the weird, dozy attenuation of modern life is masterfully distilled.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
The interiors here masterfully combine European luxury with Mongolian influence, and every guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Payton, for more than two decades, has masterfully blended an ability to sequence plays and keep the game’s big picture in mind, but the coach himself has said there are times when his dissemination of the play calls has slowed.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 May 2026
With stories focused on surviving rowdy family, moments of loneliness, struggles with faith, and navigating our deepest human relationships, Johnson’s abilities as a pensive storyteller are conducted masterfully.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Their pursuit leads them down a highly unusual path with no easy answers, and Bong masterfully balances tonal shifts from bleak tragedy to absurdist humor to highlight why the case remains so compelling.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
In each, the mood is of hedonistic distraction; the weird, dozy attenuation of modern life is masterfully distilled.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
The interiors here masterfully combine European luxury with Mongolian influence, and every guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Payton, for more than two decades, has masterfully blended an ability to sequence plays and keep the game’s big picture in mind, but the coach himself has said there are times when his dissemination of the play calls has slowed.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 May 2026
With stories focused on surviving rowdy family, moments of loneliness, struggles with faith, and navigating our deepest human relationships, Johnson’s abilities as a pensive storyteller are conducted masterfully.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterfully
Adverb
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Late-race contact with another competitor pushed his car into the wall and caused heavy suspension damage, but Rasmussen skillfully held the lead until eight laps to go.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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One attendee noted that Power even skillfully covered for a castmate who’d messed up his lines.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Inside, the atmosphere was classically Parisian and artfully modern.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Dec. 2025
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Styled with a cropped bolero and an artfully messy bun atop her head, four of McCormack’s celebrity-favorite diamond Gypset earrings added the quintessential finishing touch.—
Lea Donenberg,
Vogue,
19 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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From the singing to the silence that comes when Lucija’s lost in thought and desire, Djukić expertly crafts a tangible atmosphere of yearning that aches with youthful restlessness.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 Dec. 2025
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Playwright Ephron examines that question and expertly mines the humor and pain of her situation.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
2 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Boston College transfer Omar Thornton also is an accomplished safety, but UM used him primarily at nickel cornerback this spring, a role handled capably last season by Keionte Scott, who’s now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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More recently, the philosopher Richard Rorty capably defended patriotism, whereas Martha Nussbaum continues to seek its curtailment.—
Arthur Krystal,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Holmes deftly paired the above red hue with a denim maxi skirt and white T-shirt, while Aniston took a sportier approach, styling the khaki green version with leggings and a tank top.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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For three and a half years, Dougherty deftly handled the case, guiding the public through a frustrating competency system and finally a trial that ended with life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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For Staying Organized A sleek passport holder delivers polished, frequent-flyer energy while keeping travel essentials neatly in one place.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The two parts of the job can’t neatly be separated.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2026
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