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Recent Examples of virtuosic
Charlie, although more sympathetic, is left reeling, and Pattinson, always at his best when his matinée-idol looks surrender to warpings of fear and anxiety, conducts a virtuosic symphony of shifting moods.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lead singer Pineda, who was famously so virtuosic a Journey cover vocalist that the real band recruited him in 2007, stayed true to form and gave it his all on the bulk of the setlist.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
Slater is a virtuosic physical actor, and his evocation of the mime’s precision, silliness, and grace—the elastic faces, the acrobatic tumbles, the fingers that bloom into flowers, then wilt, then bloom again — is painstaking and loving in its observance.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lead singer Pineda, who was famously so virtuosic a Journey cover vocalist that the real band recruited him in 2007, stayed true to form and gave it his all on the bulk of the setlist.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
Slater is a virtuosic physical actor, and his evocation of the mime’s precision, silliness, and grace—the elastic faces, the acrobatic tumbles, the fingers that bloom into flowers, then wilt, then bloom again — is painstaking and loving in its observance.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuosic
Adjective
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The teacher was Orlandi himself, both an authority on the history of the instrument and a virtuoso performer.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The French Connection is now mostly remembered for its virtuoso chase scene and Gene Hackman’s charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carmago, who has a degree in ethnomusicology, is a skilled jazz player who is also adept on the four-string cavaquinho.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both Jeffers and Victor Caratini have proven highly adept at it.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That the decade’s anniversary is considered worth marking indicates that Bowie’s standing remains undiminished, with an end that came only two days after the release of his final album, the masterly Blackstar.—
Alexander Larman,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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The last redoubt was the masterly Structure 27.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Growing up in the Kansas City area, Mary Gerend would watch her mom dedicate her professional life to helping kids and young mothers as a social worker.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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The foundation states that winning teams are paired with professional mentors, supported in refining their budgets and project plans, and made eligible for grants of up to $1,000 to actually carry out their ideas.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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State media claim the warship is designed to carry a range of systems, including anti-air and anti-ship weapons as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Carmago, who has a degree in ethnomusicology, is a skilled jazz player who is also adept on the four-string cavaquinho.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This was a team that looked tougher, more connected and, frankly, more talented than the team with the better record.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Super talented and super athletic.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Virtuosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuosic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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