WORKMANLIKE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

workmanlike

adjective

ˈwərk-mən-ˌlīk

Definition of workmanlike

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 His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026 As challenging as this season has been for the Canucks, Blueger and Kämpf have continued to perform as steady, workmanlike pivots in the Vancouver lineup. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 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 See All Example Sentences for workmanlike

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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, 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

Definition of virtuoso

Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
One of the few calls of the night was from Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, ready to get his hands on the skillful point guard.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

Djokovic put in a masterful performance against a player who had gone in as many people’s favorite after demolishing the champion of two years earlier, Andy Murray, in the semifinals.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
That family history, including people technically unrelated to him, had contributed to this designer’s rather masterful ability to design and tailor.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of masterful

Adjective

After the contest, the singer continued her artistic pursuit, performing with a handful of bands including Bobby Wayne & the Dixies and, later, Imagination.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
For an album that feels like a major artistic statement, almost none of the songs have a single definitive version.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of artistic

Adjective

Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Flowy and smooth, these pants offer a flattering and flowy fit.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

Their wide silhouette creates an interesting contrast with the delicate shape of a granny blouse.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Satellites perform a delicate dance to maintain their orbit, by locking themselves to a speed just fast enough to counteract the downward pull of gravity.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

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