1
as in prowess
mental skill or quickness
shows a remarkable adroitness in identifying birds the moment they land at the feeder
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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with the adroitness of a magician, she twisted the balloons into the shape of a monkey
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitness
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While he may be known for his comedic prowess, his previous performances, such as in Requiem for a Dream and Respect, show the actor’s underrated versatility.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025 -
During a visit to Taiwan last month, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey hailed the island’s manufacturing capabilities and technological prowess.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both injuries have significant implications for fantasy, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt is assured more touches in Washington moving forward; in Green Bay, Matthew Golden will have more chances to show his skills with Reed out in Week 3 and beyond.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Now, a rapidly changing world has little patience for those whose skills don’t swiftly evolve or adapt.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Turning Point spokesperson Andrew Kolvet told Fortune that the fund exists to ensure the organization’s ability to operate for years to come.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Jax heterosexually admired Jade Cargill’s body, but buried Jade’s in-ring ability.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Bronx Bombers could add talent in free agency, especially considering the Yankees might lose Cody Bellinger this winter.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Then the focus automatically becomes about engaging a diverse slate of talent that can evolve thinking and generate unconventional solutions.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Businesses expect middle managers to have technical proficiency, but also emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve conflicts.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic absenteeism and third-grade reading proficiency continue to be among the biggest challenges for the district, Dueppen said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs have an aptitude problem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This leads him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the fist evolved as an anatomical accident, a by-product of the lengthened fingers and opposable thumbs that gave humans their unparalleled tool-grabbing dexterity.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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But successfully navigating a shifting landscape requires extraordinary dexterity, prescience and skill.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As robotics continues to advance, systems like HITTER point to a future where machines are strong and capable and agile and adaptable, able to perform tasks with the speed and finesse once thought to be uniquely human.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The images use natural light to bring this idea to life with finesse.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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