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as in skillfulness
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with unbelievable skill, the expert in origami transformed a few sheets of paper into a menagerie of exotic animals
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as in expertise
skills plural
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skill
As a proud bilingual journalist, Valdes put her skills forward to produce and report an in-depth piece on Hurricane Maria's impact to Puerto Rico.
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Nicole Valdes, CBS News, 31 May 2025
Barkov showed off his skill in the clinching game against the Hurricanes, fending off defenseman Dmitry Orlov against the boards before feeding Carter Verhaeghe a perfect, backhanded pass to set up what would prove to be the conference-winning goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Like therapeutic diversion units, step-down units provide people with services to treat mental health problems and develop skills, from social interaction skills to job and educational skills, Schwade said.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The tape is the line of scrimmage and the poker chips have letters written on them to symbolize the different skill position players.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Nicole Valdes, CBS News, 31 May 2025
Barkov showed off his skill in the clinching game against the Hurricanes, fending off defenseman Dmitry Orlov against the boards before feeding Carter Verhaeghe a perfect, backhanded pass to set up what would prove to be the conference-winning goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Like therapeutic diversion units, step-down units provide people with services to treat mental health problems and develop skills, from social interaction skills to job and educational skills, Schwade said.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The tape is the line of scrimmage and the poker chips have letters written on them to symbolize the different skill position players.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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In fact, small businesses may stand to benefit even more from external expertise, especially when resources, time, and experience are limited.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The balance of individuals on the EPA's Science Advisory Board shifted during the first Trump administration, with a sharp jump in consultants and 42% drop in academic expertise.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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One celebrity or influencer’s experience is not a blueprint for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Tolokonnikova’s performance is born from hard, personal experience.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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To perform each individual task effectively, an employee needs a certain level of proficiency in different skills.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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My grandmother was born in Mexico, and my mom always had that type of art in our house.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The craftsmanship of the new structure, the creators add, recalls the artistry of Baroque builders in the region where Mulegns is located on the Julier Pass.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But the recognition of artistry that exists for cooking had not manifested in the bar scene at that point.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2025
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There was a concern Forest would have to cash in on either Morgan Gibbs-White or Murillo — the Brazilian who retains the unusual talent, for a defender, of being truly exciting to watch — to keep themselves out of PSR trouble.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Related Stories Las Vegas Studio Proposal Backed by Sony and Warner Bros. Dies in Nevada Legislature Coppola’s presence at the festival reflects the involvement of Chanel, a partner of the festival whose mantra is to shine a spotlight on young talent in front and behind the camera.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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