VIRTUOSIC Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

virtuosic

adjective

Definition of virtuosic

as in virtuoso

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Recent Examples of virtuosic Over the past few years, Beatty has quietly positioned himself as a virtuosic songwriter operating on the fringes of pop. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 The Italian auteur behind Suspiria (1977) and Tenebrae (1982), known for his virtuosic and visually ambitious murder set pieces, lives up to that reputation here. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 The mark of a truly virtuosic performer is making the most difficult passages seem easy, and by that measure, Ozel succeeds. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026 The 10-minute score, with begins with a virtuosic timpani solo, is meant to evoke the libidinous atmosphere in Mexico City dance clubs in the 1980s. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuosic

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The 2003 recording that appears on 2009’s The Live Anthology box set is eight minutes long, with a virtuoso performance by keyboardist Benmont Tench on the lengthy instrumental bridge.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of virtuoso

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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
The last redoubt was the masterly Structure 27.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of masterly

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After a difficult period of professional decline and personal tragedy, Smith died from an accidental overdose in 2007 at the age of 39.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Her professional background as a child and family therapist and passion for offering support to families gives her a uniquely insightful perspective on the intersection of mental health, relationships and education.

— Beth Collums, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of professional

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Russia’s military industries may be capable of building about 1,300 ballistic missiles a year, Zelensky said.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Conventional sewage treatment is capable of filtering up to 99% of microfibers and other microplastics flushed from homes and businesses, other studies have found.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

There are economic repercussions; sure, robots could build houses, but what happens to all the skilled carpenters?

— Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Heather McKenzie, who works in labor relations in Lincoln, said putting more data centers in Nebraska can slow an exodus of skilled young people leaving the state.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Fortunately, her protégées—her grandnieces and other female students in the village—are skillful artists in their own right.

— Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

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