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
Suddenly, emotional skills that could not be measured by an IQ test, like self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation, were recognized as essential to a successful life.
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Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, even though a whole year has gone by, Alesia has gained zero knife skills.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
In District 181, DeVito works as a resource teacher, providing small pull-out groups focused on developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and often pushing into classrooms, O’Connor said.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
This unprecedented competition tests climbing, biking, and skiing skills—plus plenty of endurance, strength, and sheer guts.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
The instructors also emphasize the importance of critical-thinking skills and effective communication, which are important in high-intensity environments.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
There were signs, too, that İmamoğlu had the diplomatic skills to play a larger role in Turkish politics.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
This cookbook by the James Beard Award–winning chef has all the tools for leveling up your pasta skills.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
February 03, 2026 Difficult change is an inevitable part of life, but few of us have the skills and mindset to handle it well.
—Harvard Business Review, 3 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, even though a whole year has gone by, Alesia has gained zero knife skills.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
In District 181, DeVito works as a resource teacher, providing small pull-out groups focused on developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and often pushing into classrooms, O’Connor said.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
This unprecedented competition tests climbing, biking, and skiing skills—plus plenty of endurance, strength, and sheer guts.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
The instructors also emphasize the importance of critical-thinking skills and effective communication, which are important in high-intensity environments.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
There were signs, too, that İmamoğlu had the diplomatic skills to play a larger role in Turkish politics.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
This cookbook by the James Beard Award–winning chef has all the tools for leveling up your pasta skills.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
February 03, 2026 Difficult change is an inevitable part of life, but few of us have the skills and mindset to handle it well.
—Harvard Business Review, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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Ballet training is all about developing individual expertise.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even Ursula and Sasha rely on men for their escape, accepting that whoever has the correct experience and expertise should lead the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Saturday, the Riviera Country Club was home to the one-night culinary experience featuring two dozen Michelin chefs hosted by HexClad in partnership with Riviera Country Club benefiting Steadfast LA and ongoing wildfire recovery efforts.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Neuroscience has long shown that watching another person experience pain activates the same neural regions as experiencing pain ourselves.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Children who attend a pre-K program are twice as likely to be kindergarten ready, which then sets the tone for reaching future academic milestones such as third-grade reading proficiency, according to education nonprofit The Commit Partnership.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Language proficiency is not the primary skill being tested.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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