skills

noun

plural of skill
as in expertise
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 skills Looking confused, the Parrots deserved an Academy Award for their acting skills, because on their third play, quarterback King Exusdus took the snap from shotgun formation and sprinted 82 yards for a touchdown. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Establish baselines before deployment, redesign roles and develop skills as needed and define how people will supervise agents. — Lakshmanan Alagappan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Adding Daly, however, brings a person with a different set of skills to the fore of the Saturday show. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 His daughters sharpened their communication skills, talked to friends and family, and set up their own playdates. — Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026 Guests can also stretch their skills at the Art Studio, where pros hold two-hour painting, printmaking, pottery, and silversmithing classes, a true highlight of any trip that ends with a handmade souvenir. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026 Rodstrom, a capable young lawyer, would have emulated outgoing Commissioner John Herbst, who used financial skills to poke holes through questionable land deals and spending decisions. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 Enables robot learning GO-3 Preview is a model designed to help robots acquire new skills, adapt to unfamiliar tasks, and improve through real-world experience. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 The company is also working to pass on the hands-on skills behind its products. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
  1. expertise
  2. experience
  3. proficiency
Noun
  • OpenAI said the partnership would bring different expertise and approaches to identifying weaknesses.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expertise
Noun
  • But to check in to this grand dame is a different experience entirely.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Barri Worth Girvan, a veteran government employee who ran on a platform of leveraging her experience to advocate for residents, declared victory in the race for Los Angeles City Council’s Third District seat late Friday.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of experience
Noun
  • The district also saw growth in student proficiency rates, but those figures still fell below the state averages.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Presiding Judge Paul Ganim — the brother of Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim — frequently inquires about an applicant’s academic performance and proficiency in English, according to lawyers.
    — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of proficiency

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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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