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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded
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as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet
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also practised
as in exercised
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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Recent Examples of practiced
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
But negotiation is a skill—one most of us haven’t learned or practiced.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
The event included a number of cooking demonstrations from practiced hands, a lively tailgate filled with delicious bites and candid conversations between chefs and other culinary experts.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Around 75% were breast cancer survivors, and none of them had practiced yoga regularly within the prior three months.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
But negotiation is a skill—one most of us haven’t learned or practiced.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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A lot of the movie feels like a virtuoso chase sequence, people barreling down the road, guns blazing.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The teacher was Orlandi himself, both an authority on the history of the instrument and a virtuoso performer.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, the negotiations have allowed Trump to say that relations with China are in good shape and that both countries have exercised restraint.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Kahnle exercised that opt out on Monday, forcing the Red Sox to either call the righty up or potentially lose him to another club.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.—
Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Galitzine has proven himself adept at comedic acting and looks to be a perfect pick for the comically masculine role of He-Man.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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The White House repeated a statement from Tuesday when asked Wednesday about Tillis’ comments.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Some version of this process, repeated for many of the subjects, led people to activism, whether through art, volunteer work, protest, or sometimes all three.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The nation of Argentina is becoming more proficient in English.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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According to Fiverr Pro’s data, searches for freelancers who are proficient in AI automation have jumped by 94% over the last six months.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practiced. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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