as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run
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Recent Examples of workmanlike
Still, the play was workmanlike, and after an exciting rally to hold off set point, Sinner eventually forced a tiebreak, winning it 7-4.
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Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
The scale is ceremonial, but materials such as those structural columns painted white are workmanlike and efficient.
—John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Apr. 2023
What everyone made sure to add, though, was his workmanlike approach to the position.
—Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
The surging Johnson put on a workmanlike effort in advancing to the semifinals.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2022
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Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
The scale is ceremonial, but materials such as those structural columns painted white are workmanlike and efficient.
—John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Apr. 2023
What everyone made sure to add, though, was his workmanlike approach to the position.
—Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
The surging Johnson put on a workmanlike effort in advancing to the semifinals.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2022
See All Example Sentences for workmanlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
Adjective
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Kirk Baxter’s arrhythmic cutting is designed around quicksilver shifts that, along with Barry Ackroyd’s restlessly attentive, mostly handheld camerawork, allow Bigelow to redirect our attention with virtuoso command.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ragnar is one of the very best Nordic crime writers, as skillful in thrillers like this series as in murder mystery stories.—
Anders de la Motte,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Setting boundaries requires a balance of self-awareness and skillful communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their streets are lined with lush trees and their Victorian homes are like doll houses, painted in pastels and boasting masterful woodwork that draws crowds of admirers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As with earlier films such as Fire at Sea and Notturno, Gianfranco Rosi’s latest work is a masterful act of cinematic immersion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When shopping, look for ginger root that is firm and smooth.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hamblin served the blended three-year-old rye finished in toasted barrel, which had a smooth, almost vanilla taste.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Coming right after Demna is obviously a major challenge for any artistic director, even a very experienced and talented one such as Pierpaolo Piccioli.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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The struggle of artistic pursuit against personal and political constraints is a subtext embedded throughout An Unfinished Film.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This delicate stocking reminds us of the ones from our grandparents that were hand stitched with love every year.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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