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
The class would enable students to gain specialized skills needed for employment after graduation or for further post-secondary training, a memo from the district said, and would also provide students with opportunities to teach other students in the district’s introductory welding course.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
But there’s also plenty of beauty in the way Bertelli captures bodies and technology at work, with DP Mauro Chiarello’s razor-sharp images highlighting the incredible skills needed to rise to such feats of excellence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The updates for Codex also include more than 90 extra plugins that combine skills, app integrations and MCP servers.
—Alex Kantrowitz, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
But Rodriguez’s combination of leadership and coverage skills will make that highly unlikely.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Boston is a different type of wideout, standing tall at 6 feet 4 with elite ball skills but some concerns over his straight-line speed.
—Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
And now a new study shows that microgravity, colloquially referred to as zero g, affects astronauts’ motor skills, too.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
In turn, hiring managers should define must-have skills, nice-to-have qualifications and clear success metrics upfront.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
He’s developed into a true three-level threat with strong ball skills and alignment versatility.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
But there’s also plenty of beauty in the way Bertelli captures bodies and technology at work, with DP Mauro Chiarello’s razor-sharp images highlighting the incredible skills needed to rise to such feats of excellence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The updates for Codex also include more than 90 extra plugins that combine skills, app integrations and MCP servers.
—Alex Kantrowitz, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
But Rodriguez’s combination of leadership and coverage skills will make that highly unlikely.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Boston is a different type of wideout, standing tall at 6 feet 4 with elite ball skills but some concerns over his straight-line speed.
—Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
And now a new study shows that microgravity, colloquially referred to as zero g, affects astronauts’ motor skills, too.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
In turn, hiring managers should define must-have skills, nice-to-have qualifications and clear success metrics upfront.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
He’s developed into a true three-level threat with strong ball skills and alignment versatility.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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Lauren Fiala, an adjunct professor in Kent State’s viticulture program, brings expertise from a 20-plus-year career to her role as winemaker at Baci Winery.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tech company will use its expertise to help the automaker improve its digital services, beef up its cybersecurity, and enhance its engineering capabilities.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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In Casual mode, players can take their time with unlimited chances to find every change, perfect for a relaxed, low-pressure experience.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The series first debuted on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly gained a huge following, with viewers charmed by the beautiful scenery and the drama that country living can bring, helped along by Clarkson’s total lack of farming experience.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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This May Day push will not address the reading and math proficiency gaps present in CPS.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gulfton-area middle school was dedicated to recent immigrant and refugee students with little or no English language proficiency.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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