virtuosity

noun

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

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Recent Examples of virtuosity But the media dug the myth a little too much; their consuming embrace of it carried a racist undertone, as if Basquiat could only be understood as a derelict version of virtuosity. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026 His virtuosity as a world-class vocalist was second to none. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 In Night Walking, 1964, for instance, her tonal virtuosity is just beginning to percolate. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 His genius was not merely technical virtuosity on the trumpet. — Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuosity
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  • In his interview with the board, Villalobos addressed issues like enrollment decline, reading proficiency, school safety, curriculum, achievement gaps and more.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • Equal tool access doesn’t mean equal proficiency—deliberately spreading high-leverage skills raises everyone’s output, reduces knowledge silos and helps new or quieter voices contribute faster, building a genuinely stronger and more cohesive team.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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“Virtuosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuosity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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