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in a skillful or expert manner
skillfully guided the powerboat around the obstacles
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Recent Examples of skillfully
One attendee noted that Power even skillfully covered for a castmate who’d messed up his lines.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Van Dyk shows their arrival from the perspective of the local residents, skillfully conveying the atmosphere particular to the early stages of an occupation.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Schmit skillfully weaves in mental health and the quiet, complicated calculus of coming out in a hyper-public sport.
—Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Auditor Diana DiZoglio has skillfully tapped into public sentiment against the unpopular Legislature but needs to be transparent about the framework of her potential audit and who will be doing the auditing.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Kneecap have skillfully put their manifesto and a detailed rundown of last year’s experiences on their new album, Fenian, whose title, taken from the name of a 19th century Irish revolutionary movement, signals its controversial content.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 May 2026
Consider this a wish list more than a projection, an opportunity to skillfully position rivalry contests and showcase games while leaning into potential theater.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Van Dyk shows their arrival from the perspective of the local residents, skillfully conveying the atmosphere particular to the early stages of an occupation.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Schmit skillfully weaves in mental health and the quiet, complicated calculus of coming out in a hyper-public sport.
—Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Auditor Diana DiZoglio has skillfully tapped into public sentiment against the unpopular Legislature but needs to be transparent about the framework of her potential audit and who will be doing the auditing.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Kneecap have skillfully put their manifesto and a detailed rundown of last year’s experiences on their new album, Fenian, whose title, taken from the name of a 19th century Irish revolutionary movement, signals its controversial content.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 May 2026
Consider this a wish list more than a projection, an opportunity to skillfully position rivalry contests and showcase games while leaning into potential theater.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skillfully
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Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Payton, for more than two decades, has masterfully blended an ability to sequence plays and keep the game’s big picture in mind, but the coach himself has said there are times when his dissemination of the play calls has slowed.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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With this rollout, On has artfully upgraded the kick’s Cloud 5 predecessor — creating a more inclusive fit in the toe box, which is a win for all wide-footed athletes.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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But federal law was changed, and LNG began its own revolution in 2016, and this story was artfully told in 2024.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Most notably, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab or CSAIL, directed capably by my colleague Daniela Rus, is in there, where intrepid teams work on such vanguard projects as liquid AI models.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Soto has capably shifted into the closer role, moving Dennis Santana into setup duty.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Our colleges and universities should train students to expertly navigate the oceans of data and imagery to which they’re continually exposed.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The bar program features an entirely Mexican wine list mostly from Baja California, Mexico, expertly paired to the menu.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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While Malek takes center stage, Sturridge works deftly in the spaces around him, offering a quiet, understated and yet deeply moving performance.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The rotisserie chicken was deftly seasoned and generously sized.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Each person held their sarongs in different ways, over both shoulders or draped on one, around their necks, balled up in a fist, placed neatly on a lap.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Some elements of Maximum Pleasure aren’t as neatly tucked into the show’s larger thriller mechanic, the most distracting being Jake Johnson as Paula’s ex-husband.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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“Skillfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillfully. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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