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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
Kansas City remains the team to beat in the AFC, and a big reason for that is the skills of Mahomes.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Majors that require quantitative and analytical skills, such as engineering, tend to lend the highest salaries within five years of graduation, according to data from the New York Fed.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Goodwill provides job seekers with free services like skills training, employment placement, career counseling at more than a dozen Career Solutions Centers.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 7 July 2025
The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Majors that require quantitative and analytical skills, such as engineering, tend to lend the highest salaries within five years of graduation, according to data from the New York Fed.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Goodwill provides job seekers with free services like skills training, employment placement, career counseling at more than a dozen Career Solutions Centers.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 7 July 2025
The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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The former sporting director's expertise led him to secure the role of team principal at Sauber, an outfit that will be taken over by Audi in 2026.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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In a way, the dichotomy simply reflects the challenge our team faces each day: Provide news in the moment, with expertise and precision, then add context and depth around important and complicated topics to help readers understand what is happening and why.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The chief specimen here (played by MMA fighter Chi Lewis-Parry) is a massive beast whose brute strength is matched by his cunning.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 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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From our experience, there are a few major home categories to look out for when shopping for the best sales: bedding, appliances, decor, and kitchen essentials.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Nearby, counselors track each child’s progress on individualized goals — following directions, taking turns, handling disappointment — skills that will transform their experiences when school begins again.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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The first Black principal in that town, he is credited with reducing arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary actions and increasing academic proficiency.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Employers need to see results, and results scream proficiency.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Biographer Robin Givhan talks about how Virgil Abloh, the dynamic, game-changing subject of her latest work, broke barriers, changed paradigms, and reshaped the worlds of fashion and art, with a special nod to the role of Black music and themes of freedom and joy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Additionally, stoneware pans, especially bundt pans, double as pieces of art.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Cast and crew take you through the artistry and craftsmanship that went into building a bigger, badder, and bloodier sequel.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Besides brand work, Jones is also an artistic director and set designer for pop star Chappell Roan, whose performances are known for stage and TV artistry.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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Stalter, meanwhile, has spent the last few years on Hacks playing Hollywood assistant turned talent manager Kayla, a character with a lack of self-awareness that rivals Hannah’s.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Current talent ecosystems are just woefully unprepared to handle that kind of change.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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