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
In an otherwise clean and workmanlike performance, Jokic struggled to find his touch on pick-and-pop 3s.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The superstar was quiet, consistent and efficient, setting the tone for Minnesota’s third-straight workmanlike victory.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Whatever that yields, Ward remains a prodigious and workmanlike subterranean rock figure.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The superstar was quiet, consistent and efficient, setting the tone for Minnesota’s third-straight workmanlike victory.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Whatever that yields, Ward remains a prodigious and workmanlike subterranean rock figure.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
Adjective
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Slafkovský had two goals and an assist in a virtuoso performance, and Iowa Wild goaltender Samuel Hlavaj was sensational, stopping 39 of 40 shots, including an 18-save first period that gave his team belief that the improbable was possible.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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McIntosh, a brilliant composer who has a sideline as a virtuoso early-music violinist, revelled in the microtonal shadings that Feldman built into his notation.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The episode included a medical evacuation, the discovery of an immunity idol, skillful fire-making and numerous plot twists.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mercedes assures that its Ludwigsfelde employees have undergone extensive training on the processes to ensure the most skillful RV preparation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Either Zendaya and Tom Holland pulled off the biggest gossip coup of the year…or Law Roach is a masterful troll.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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Who killed Floyd and why is a simple, easy-to-understand framework for the story, driven in the present tense by investigating detectives Donoghue (Richard Jenkins, a masterful straight man) and Jodie (Joy Sunday).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jean-Claude Jitrois, who founded the brand in 1980 and remains as artistic director, announced the appointments on February 25.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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In her new job, Vij will develop exhibitions, serve as artistic liaison for festivals and fairs, support residency and artist subsidy initiatives, and help to expand educational programming.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The lip exfoliators have delicate sugar crystals that gently scrub to reveal smooth, supple, flake-free lips.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Photos and video of Carrey looking decidedly fuller and smoother in the face flooded the internet over the weekend.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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On her feet were a pair of the strappy peep-toe heels with a delicate ankle strap.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Enter expert gardening consultant Kenley Larkin.—
Mary Grace Granados,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Local designers will present an expert presentation on the slow fashion movement that addresses the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in the fashion and retail industries.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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