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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
The Cowboys and Eagles, meanwhile, have explosive offenses, dangerous quarterbacks and home run skill position players.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Using those newfound skills, the Creature returns to the ruins of the tower and reads letters that reveal the truth of its creation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
On top of that, chess players are learning critical thinking skills, logical thinking, and progressive thinking.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Using those newfound skills, the Creature returns to the ruins of the tower and reads letters that reveal the truth of its creation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
On top of that, chess players are learning critical thinking skills, logical thinking, and progressive thinking.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
Noun
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Zimbabwe also has a foundation of technical expertise to support the industry, according to Gift Mehlana, president of the Chemical Society of Zimbabwe.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Musiel recently launched a new construction company, leveraging his extensive appraisal expertise to build spec homes across the Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin metro areas.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The confidence that began Carrick’s spell in charge will need to be matched with new cunning and craft.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Muck is no Epstein, malevolent and cunning.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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My demo is High Wealth Adults/Couples 35-65, and families with adult children/multigenerational, interested in food, wine and local experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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His experience playing safety and nickel will give Dallas varying looks from play to play over the course of a game, with Locke as a reliable rotating safety when Thompson does play closer to the line of scrimmage.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pilots must undergo constant retraining and regular proficiency checks, and the travel schedule can be demanding—especially early in a career when seniority is low.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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This standardized method would run into the vacuum created by the absence of any statewide measure of academic proficiency, now that the MCAS no longer provides that measuring stick.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The neutral tones of her makeup paired perfectly with her pale, champagne gown, and her oodles of diamonds feel completed by her jewelry-like nail art.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sarah approaches her art with focus, curiosity, and a genuine passion for growth.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Read about the memorable moment with Blur's Damon Albarn below, as well as the 12 other rockers who have discussed the Grammy winner's unique artistry.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the public discourse, these elements of her artistry always seem at odds with one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the Knicks’ talent — and size — advantage was simply too much to overcome down the stretch.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The amount of talent on the field at the same time was, indeed, surreal.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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