as in proficient
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a delicate brain operation requiring the services of a highly skilled surgeon
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Recent Examples of skilled
This needs to be balanced with honest portrayals of skilled nursing facilities, which includes how residents live their lives while receiving necessary care.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
And in the hands of a skilled nail tech, the patterns can be fully customized, making each set feel one-of-a-kind.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026
In fact, the research showed that a skilled trade is now viewed as a more viable path to success than a four-year college degree.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
But around the time the COVID pandemic hit, and skilled-care facilities suffered a loss of workers, 911 calls for service increased dramatically.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for skilled
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
And in the hands of a skilled nail tech, the patterns can be fully customized, making each set feel one-of-a-kind.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026
In fact, the research showed that a skilled trade is now viewed as a more viable path to success than a four-year college degree.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
But around the time the COVID pandemic hit, and skilled-care facilities suffered a loss of workers, 911 calls for service increased dramatically.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for skilled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skilled
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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In many species, the males are just as adept at parenting as the females.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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The hardworking staff are some of the city's most adept at the timing of courses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In relatively affluent Fairfield — predominantly white, with under one-fifth of students receiving free or reduced price meals — 74% of kindergarteners in the 2023-24 school year were already proficient in reading.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Ilunga was an experienced player who had won a number of domestic, continental and international titles, including the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In an exclusive interview with CBS, the attorneys alleged that the teen experienced complications related to anesthesia before having a rhinoplasty at Svelta Plastic Surgery.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Hedge funds are most attractive to investors when the over-all market performs poorly, as bruised investors seek ways to protect themselves against another crash by putting their money in the hands of people supposedly expert at managing risk.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have built much of their recent success around a deep and talented starting rotation, so much so that the team was able to confidently move on from a star starter before this season began.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skilled. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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