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
The titanically prolific King is himself workmanlike on a sentence level, but his ideas have a way of slinking into the subconscious and taking root.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Cootes made a solid, workmanlike first impression.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In its own terms, Black Rabbit is a workmanlike Jake, not a visionary Vince.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
Oasis, often workmanlike in their performances, have played the same set on every night of the Live ‘25 Tour, but no matter — each of the 23 songs landed with an ovation.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Cootes made a solid, workmanlike first impression.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In its own terms, Black Rabbit is a workmanlike Jake, not a visionary Vince.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
Oasis, often workmanlike in their performances, have played the same set on every night of the Live ‘25 Tour, but no matter — each of the 23 songs landed with an ovation.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for workmanlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
Adjective
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Six points clear of Manchester City and Villa, Arsenal can boast form and — for the first time in a while — fitness, with Declan Rice marking his return to the lineup with a virtuoso two-goal display against Bournemouth.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That was a virtuoso performance.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The 5-11, 187-pound receiver is skillful at running routes and can create separation with his quick feet.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Offensive line coach Jordan Shoemaker did a masterful job replacing the offseason departures up front.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Witch Hat was delayed by a year to allow its production team at Bug Films to work extra hard on polishing the animation, and its music was composed by Yuka Kitamura, known for her masterful scores on FromSoftware games like Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is also a unique, artistic three-dimensional sound wave displayed that spotlights the sound GM's electric vehicles create.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Austin is still his artistic home, and his art is Texan and Mexican in the best way possible.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The wide waistband, which stays in place without feeling constricting, has a seamless design for a smooth look.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Martha Stewart is 84 years old and has some of the most enviable, smooth, radiant, and seemingly pore-free skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This delicate balance allows massive galaxies to stay dormant for billions of years, even when star-forming material is present.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ballerina styles, those with lace-up construction, are emerging as a standout, adding a delicate, fashion-forward touch while remaining practical.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, discover the best beanies for women, chosen as a fashion writer of over 10 years, along with expert advice on caring for and styling your new topper.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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De Laurentiis took all the chaos in stride and was the expert judge for the cooking portion of the outrageous lineup of competitions.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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