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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
Burns, who is the White House bureau chief for Politico, skillfully kept the conversation moving, but also interspersed occasional scoop-seeking questions, like whether Emanuel will run for president in 2028.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
At Alexander McQueen, Seán McGirr presented one of the favorite collections of the season, skillfully creating a beautiful collection.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Auloea Portable Mini Car Vacuum Cleaner Tackling messes in the car isn’t always easy—awkward spaces and small nooks and crannies skillfully hide dirt, debris, and more that are nearly invisible to the naked eye.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The cake is on display in the bakery’s front window, skillfully decorated in a outfit that's Taylor Swift-style.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
But few of the directors who would join V/H/S over the years that followed introduced a more memorable creature — a birdlike demon who oscillates from purring affection to ravenous rage — or so skillfully tracked the running bodies captured by a running camera.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The charcoal drawing Anoma Kole Kole, 2023–24, for instance, skillfully weaves a blueprint of colonial infrastructure with images of the Africans who built transit systems.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Hauge skillfully evaded Porro for both of his goals.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
At Alexander McQueen, Seán McGirr presented one of the favorite collections of the season, skillfully creating a beautiful collection.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Auloea Portable Mini Car Vacuum Cleaner Tackling messes in the car isn’t always easy—awkward spaces and small nooks and crannies skillfully hide dirt, debris, and more that are nearly invisible to the naked eye.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The cake is on display in the bakery’s front window, skillfully decorated in a outfit that's Taylor Swift-style.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
But few of the directors who would join V/H/S over the years that followed introduced a more memorable creature — a birdlike demon who oscillates from purring affection to ravenous rage — or so skillfully tracked the running bodies captured by a running camera.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The charcoal drawing Anoma Kole Kole, 2023–24, for instance, skillfully weaves a blueprint of colonial infrastructure with images of the Africans who built transit systems.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Hauge skillfully evaded Porro for both of his goals.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skillfully
Adverb
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That time-out was just what was needed to establish that her show isn’t too masterfully polished.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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There are multiple styles too, like those in which the handles swapped leather for shiny metals, adding a contemporary twist and masterfully pairing with the models’ midi skirts, playful outerwear clad in primary colors, and preppy tailoring.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But Miller said overtime can push pay well above six figures, and in some cases past $300,000.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the game well in hand, Smith was actually trying to sub Zaha out in the 90th minute (and arguably should have done so sooner).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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If donning the jacket leather side up, pops of sherpa fuzziness will still be yours to enjoy, as the coat’s patch pockets are artfully topped by the material.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Few filmmakers have mined their own life as ruthlessly, or as artfully, as Noah Baumbach.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Berchtold capably taps into the raw pain underneath Paul’s party-bro exterior, rendering him pitiable if not exactly likable.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Can Bub Carrington score more efficiently and defend more capably?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Wondering how to expertly combine two fall fashion trends?—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Captain Maya Le Tissier was at the heart of their steely backline, which midfielders Hinata Miyazawa and Julia Zigiotti Olme expertly screened.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While known for cannoli, other specialties at Tony Cannoli Sweets & Eats include cheesecakes and deftly decorated multi-layer cakes with various fillings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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An artificial intelligence trade that is lifting the entirety of the market, for one, as well as the restart of the Fed's easing cycle, and still-strong corporate earnings that show executives are deftly navigating business challenges.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots that laid neatly next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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The agreement coincided neatly with the 10th anniversary of her brand.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Skillfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillfully. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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