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virtuoso 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of virtuosonext
1
as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto

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2
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a virtuoso director, he is known for using every resource and technique known to film to tell a story

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virtuoso

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noun

ˌvər-chü-ˈō-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce virtuoso (audio)
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a violin virtuoso

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Recent Examples of virtuoso
Adjective
Thanks to more than 200 years of intense and virtuoso scientific work, what were once valid or at least plausible concerns and objections to vaccines have been overcome. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 A lot of the movie feels like a virtuoso chase sequence, people barreling down the road, guns blazing. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
The decade featured some of the most revered and celebrated virtuosos to ever walk the planet, both critically and commercially. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Jones eventually embraced a broad swath of influences ranging from the inimitable Stevie Wonder to prog-rock virtuoso Keith Emerson. — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuoso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuoso
  1. skillful
  2. skilled
  3. expert
  4. masterful
  5. adept
  6. master
  7. artistic
  8. proficient
Adjective
  • But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • The annual cost for a private room in a skilled nursing facility in North Carolina was $129,575 a year or $10,798 a month, according to Genworth Cost of Care survey data.
    — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Data center construction is increasing competition for skilled workers in the region, according to survey results from the Associated General Contractors of America.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of skilled
Noun
  • The high number is likely boosted by unusually warm water and the presence of an El Niño weather phenomenon with potentially historic rain for California, experts have said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The page says the funds will be used only for legal expenses, including filings, transcripts, investigators and experts.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • Barbarian and Weapons both succeeded in their masterful ability to strike a balance between horror and comedy without allowing either element to detract from the other.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The scene highlights Rohrwacher’s delicate vulnerability and her masterful way of capturing Erika’s inner life, at once hollowed out yet in turmoil.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of masterful
Adjective
  • Leo, a math major and former superior general of his Augustinian religious order, is known to be adept at financial matters and reading balance sheets.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Korean brands have become particularly adept at turning said ingredients into lightweight, layered topicals that are easy to incorporate into everyday rituals.
    — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • A student there named John-Michael Tebelak wrote the book for the show as his master’s thesis, with original songs provided by his friends.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Parker’s Heritage Collection is named after the late master distiller Parker Beam, who joined Heaven Hill in 1960 when his father, Earl Beam, was master distiller there.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • Alongside the luxury of the town, built on a former Greek and Phoenician colony, is its artistic and literary history.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Busan Award, presented across five categories, best film, best director, special jury prize, best actor and artistic contribution, carries total prize money of KRW110 million($80,350).
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of artistic
Adjective
  • About 86% of white students had proficient scores in CMS the last school year, while about 50% of Black students did the same.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Los Angeles Chargers Coach Jim Harbaugh loves to establish the ground game, while offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has proven proficient at designing a rushing attack.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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