Synonyms of skills

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expertise
• experience
• proficiency
• chops
• know-how
• savvy
• background
• moxie
• mastery
• acquaintance
• familiarity
• intimacy
• command
• conversance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexperience
• ignorance
• unfamiliarity
• unawareness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skills

Organizers want the bill in New York to go even further than recess and focus more broadly on play and projects where students learn real-life skills. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

At the start, Hondo flexes his rusty leadership skills and tries to get his ragtag crew to work as a cohesive unit. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Students are tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions, emphasizing relevant skills and using language that aligns with the position. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Disciplined Focus Focus is one of the most valuable skills for-profit professionals can bring to nonprofits. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

In-person classes help foster those skills better than online courses, Plinske said, which could make Valencia graduates more competitive in the job market. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The budget includes building materials, tool replacements and payments to subcontractors who come in and teach specific home renovation skills as needed. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

While the 5-foot-9 McQuillan got to show off her powerful hitting skills to the crowd, she actually was recruited by UConn as a libero. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026