SKILLS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

skills

noun

plural of skill

as in expertise

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 skills How much should be invested in learning, experimentation and the skills the business will require next? — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Some of the fastest-growing skills are in areas like agentic AI, responsible AI and AI infrastructure, according to tech workplace platform Dice. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Vea also has a reputation for high character and leadership skills, serving as a defensive captain for the Bucs since 2022. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Simple everyday practice with routines, self-care, and social skills can help your child feel ready to learn and make new friends. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 His long-term vision is for Frosty Frogs to become more than a dessert shop by serving as a place where young people develop confidence, business skills and leadership experience. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

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Large DAFs, like those affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard, also have expertise valuing private shares and other assets.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Dickies combines an iconic workwear heritage with SureWerx’s expertise in occupational safety and performance footwear.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of expertise

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In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The experience reinforced her belief that the profession itself was never the problem.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of experience

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In his interview with the board, Villalobos addressed issues like enrollment decline, reading proficiency, school safety, curriculum, achievement gaps and more.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Equal tool access doesn’t mean equal proficiency—deliberately spreading high-leverage skills raises everyone’s output, reduces knowledge silos and helps new or quieter voices contribute faster, building a genuinely stronger and more cohesive team.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of proficiency

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