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virtuosities

noun

plural of virtuosity
as in proficiencies
formal great ability or skill shown by a musician, performer, etc. Her virtuosity on the piano is amazing.

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  1. proficiencies
  2. skills
  3. facilities
  4. experiences
  5. hangs
Noun
  • Flown today to familiarize new astronauts with working in a high-stress, dynamic environment and maintain pilots’ flight proficiencies, Johnson Space Center currently has a fleet of 14 active T-38 jets stationed out of nearby Ellington Airport.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Definition of proficiencies
Noun
  • In his first career start, Russell showed an array of skills.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, Hal does so almost immediately so John can use his artistic skills to create a complex tunneling device for burrowing beneath the compound.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of skills
Noun
  • Considerable expense would go into rebranding the entire airport and its facilities.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • According to the document’s timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilities
Noun
  • Feelings are simply experiences to be had, rather than invitations for self-condemnation.
    — Marisa G. Franco, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Joining Angel Du$t has added a growing list of new experiences to a career that began in restaurants, basements and small Charlotte venues.
    — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of experiences
Noun
  • For beachside hangs, be sure to pack the Lands’ End Espadrille Beach and Water Shoes, which are made from a waterproof material that’s stylish enough to wear by the water then straight out to dinner.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Their friendship has spanned years of red carpets, late-night hangs and creative collaborations.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of hangs
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“Virtuosities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuosities. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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