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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
Critical leadership skills can be learned through the creative and joyful act of reading children’s books.
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Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Eight of Pentacles: This is a month to hone your skills and refine your craft, as Mercury’s journey through Aquarius should sharpen your focus until the 14th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Like everyone else watching, Mascherano marveled at Messi’s skill.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Turns out that state budget surplus that Casey’s hubby has been claiming as evidence of his own special skills was propped up all along by COVID-era billions, courtesy of the smiling guy with the aviator glasses and crippling ice cream addiction.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Eight of Pentacles: This is a month to hone your skills and refine your craft, as Mercury’s journey through Aquarius should sharpen your focus until the 14th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Like everyone else watching, Mascherano marveled at Messi’s skill.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Turns out that state budget surplus that Casey’s hubby has been claiming as evidence of his own special skills was propped up all along by COVID-era billions, courtesy of the smiling guy with the aviator glasses and crippling ice cream addiction.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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Whatever your need, financial advisors can provide valuable expertise and experience.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Composting: Level up your gardening expertise by recycling your yard waste.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Silvia Garcia, who held this role globally at Coca-Cola, told me the most important part is aligning people’s experience with the values the company claims to stand for.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hartford Courant Juneteenth Jamboree in New Haven Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. at the Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green Jumpstart your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to harmony and truth!—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Thankfully, there is a growing number of opportunities for younger and seasoned workers alike to level up their AI proficiency.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There was a 5% drop in 3- and 4-year-olds who were enrolled in school, a drop of 7% in math proficiency among eighth graders and a 4% drop in fourth graders who are proficient in reading.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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But as colors entered Rohan’s world over time, something serendipitous happened in my art as well.—
Nishant Jain,
The Dial,
24 June 2025
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From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
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The unconventional positioning of the center stones also point to the artistry of Pomellato’s goldsmiths.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Layered drug references are a key part of their artistry, often translated from those who get their insular references to the rest of the masses.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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The real turning point for the contest came in 2001, when Kobayashi — who rose to fame eating 16 bowls of ramen in an hour on a TV show in his native Japan — first brought his talents to Coney Island.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Beyond his talent, Jake is a great teammate and leader.—
Noah Perkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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