SURE-HANDED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

sure-handed

adjective

Definition of sure-handed

as in deft

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Recent Examples of sure-handed At the outset of the Hot Stove Season, the Mets moved fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in return for sure-handed, but potentially bat-hamstrung second baseman, Marcus Semien. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The sure-handed Puka Nacua dropped a sure touchdown pass. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 The Eagles pounced on a fumble in the third quarter and Tank Bigbsy, the sure-handed backup to Barkley, scored for a 14-10 lead. — CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 Kuiper, once a sure-handed Giants utility infielder, misses the aside, gazing at his script. — Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sure-handed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed

Adjective

Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
De Minaur is springy and quick; Mannarino is languid and deft, with his incredibly low string tension trampolining the ball through the court with deceptive power.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of deft

Adjective

Raccoons are more adept at getting into things than cats are, thanks to their paws that are like human hands.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Johnson also proved to be an adept fundraiser, developing strategic plans that resulted in more than 22,000 donors contributing more than $50 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of adept

Adjective

Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of dexterous

Adjective

Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

In one enterprise benchmark, only 13% of employees tested as proficient with AI agents before any training.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Norway are not only comfortable in possession and technically proficient, as Odegaard showed towards the end of the Brazil game to Neymar’s frustration, but have physically imposing players in all areas of the pitch.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

For his first couture collection at Balenciaga, Piccioli infused the house’s heritage with his own signature style — most notably through his masterful use of color.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Physical comedy and razor-sharp wit collide in this carnival of theatrical surprises — a masterful blend of classic French farce and contemporary slapstick that will leave audiences breathless with laughter, the news release states.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026