as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
the skillfulness with which she handled that touchy situation is indeed admirable
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skill
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Meanwhile, Helm practises Helm’s skills.—
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The challenge, as always in football, is for those players to showcase their skill within the context of a high tempo.—
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2 Nov. 2025
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“Skillfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillfulness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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