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
Price was more workmanlike, coming out of the furnace of L.A.’s inner-city gyms.
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Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
What everyone made sure to add, though, was his workmanlike approach to the position.
—Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
As such, even as some bleary-eyed supporters tumbled happily into downtown Columbus early Wednesday morning, the proceedings were often more workmanlike than entirely rollicking.
—Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2022
The surging Johnson put on a workmanlike effort in advancing to the semifinals.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2022
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Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
What everyone made sure to add, though, was his workmanlike approach to the position.
—Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
As such, even as some bleary-eyed supporters tumbled happily into downtown Columbus early Wednesday morning, the proceedings were often more workmanlike than entirely rollicking.
—Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2022
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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Finnegans Wake, in his skillful hands, is a tapestry of all the works Joyce ever wrote, the final and protracted project of a writer who could never stop thinking about Ireland.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Their smart, aggressive defense disorients even the smoothest spacing and the most skillful shooters.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The Belgian master of minimalism and wabi-sabi forever changed the design of sofas, and his way with rough-hewn wood furniture and beams, pale linen, an earthy palette, and a masterful blending of East and West and antique and contemporary are now canonized among professionals.—
Amy Astley,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2025
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Gill goes on to justify this support with a masterful century in front of a sell-out crowd on day one.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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Ultimately, the app's cross-platform availability, nifty AI tools, and smooth sharing features earn it our Editors' Choice award for photo editing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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This particular weather issue did not deter Hermés' artistic director Veronique Nichanian from proposing extremely lightweight and smooth like butter leather dressing for the upcoming season, perhaps the ultimate luxury to wear lambskins, while fabrics like linen seem obvious.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The production will be directed by The Old Vic’s artistic director Matthew Warchus (Groundhog Day, Pride) in his final season before stopping down in September 2026.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Guests can pick up housemade breads, rotisserie chicken, and delicate pastries made in partnership with Healdsburg’s Quail & Condor.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fata Morgana Scabiosa is often used in cottage and wildflower gardens because of its many delicate, circular flowers and long, spindly stems.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Do the expert speakers have seats and water at their disposal? Are the speaking notes or teleprompters in place?—
Adrian Dearnell,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Wing will share practical tools and give expert insight on keeping families safe from online predators, cyber-bullying, digital threats and more.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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