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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
Gabriel Campanario was looking to get to know his new home — and improve his drawing skills.
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Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Twelve woman from across the world work and train there for six months to acquire transferable skills.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The Royals love Collins’ bat-to-ball skills.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
When designed to enhance rather than replace, AI can help people solve harder problems, build new skills and create economic value that would not exist otherwise.
—David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Twelve woman from across the world work and train there for six months to acquire transferable skills.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The Royals love Collins’ bat-to-ball skills.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
When designed to enhance rather than replace, AI can help people solve harder problems, build new skills and create economic value that would not exist otherwise.
—David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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But by pairing it with domain expertise in archaeology and a creative research question, the team repurposed the technology to extract meaning from an object that had resisted interpretation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tony Leung Ka-fai, known for his versatility across genres rather than martial arts expertise, brought different strengths to the production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holding viewers by the throat for a handful of strong beats, even as the script slips through the entire cast’s fingers, the devilish actor sells Besson’s interpretation on charisma and cunning.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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The reality that many Mexicans experience on the ground is one where criminal organizations remain powerful and embedded in the local ecosystems that connect state agents, politicians and criminals in complex networks.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Currently, many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Currently, many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Walking its streets means spotting Victorian homes, Spanish Revival façades, and Gothic details alongside contemporary art spaces and independent restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Miniature wicker chairs, Beatrix Potter art prints, rocking horses, Fisher Price toys, and a strawberry-print carpet helped transform the space into a joyful wonderland for the two princes.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Chalamet will discuss his transformative portrayal of a prodigy table tennis champion in Marty Supreme, the physical and mental preparation behind the role, and the parallels between elite athletics and artistry.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Llewellyn’s boards and tables for games are handmade, with precision and impossible artistry, at her atelier in Britain.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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All while Bhatia and the Højgaard twins prove themselves at age 24, and while Coody, Gerard and 23-year-old Japanese talent Ryo Hisatsune have gotten off to hot starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The omakase experience is delightful, and Shinya Takahashi's talent is impressive—almost as impressive as the fact that he's taught himself English in a couple of years via watching YouTube videos (all while raising five children).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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