as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the sushi chef artfully filleted the salmon
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Recent Examples of artfully
The result is a bed that looks tidy and composed rather than slept-in—artfully arranged, and frankly, a little pleased with its own posture.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The new owner, Jasen Mark, snapped it up four years ago, then spent $8 million to turn a rundown resort into a new five-star property that artfully straddles modern amenities and a nostalgic embrace of simpler times.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Co-directed by the singer, the clip was artfully shot and empathetically told, and got fans sufficiently invested that Kiyoko eventually published a YA novel expanding the adventures of its young lovers, Coley and Sonya.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Go back and rewatch how meticulously and artfully Spielberg introduces Mark Rylance's character at the beginning of the film.
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Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Expecting a romantic interlude, he is horrified to find Jenny’s lifeless body artfully arranged on the bed.
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ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
Kids While the lobster is plentiful and the Champagne flows, the St Regis artfully avoids any pretension.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
The singer’s hips were padded, her hands were gloved and her face artfully shaded by a giant hat designed by Stephen Jones millinery that was lined with golf leaf.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
There’s an evening dress with 3-D cherry sculptures artfully scattered across the bodice like a print, and a sparkly cherry-red gown, too.
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The new owner, Jasen Mark, snapped it up four years ago, then spent $8 million to turn a rundown resort into a new five-star property that artfully straddles modern amenities and a nostalgic embrace of simpler times.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Co-directed by the singer, the clip was artfully shot and empathetically told, and got fans sufficiently invested that Kiyoko eventually published a YA novel expanding the adventures of its young lovers, Coley and Sonya.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Go back and rewatch how meticulously and artfully Spielberg introduces Mark Rylance's character at the beginning of the film.
—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Expecting a romantic interlude, he is horrified to find Jenny’s lifeless body artfully arranged on the bed.
—
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
Kids While the lobster is plentiful and the Champagne flows, the St Regis artfully avoids any pretension.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
The singer’s hips were padded, her hands were gloved and her face artfully shaded by a giant hat designed by Stephen Jones millinery that was lined with golf leaf.
—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
There’s an evening dress with 3-D cherry sculptures artfully scattered across the bodice like a print, and a sparkly cherry-red gown, too.
—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artfully
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Son moved fast, especially up the left wing, and arced balls masterfully into the corners of the net.
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In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
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The staff knows the menu and wine list back to front, and buzz around the dining room quickly and skillfully.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
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The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly.
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Van de Ven expertly went for the ball, and no foul was called even though Hakimi took a tumble.
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Mexico City, a global gastronomic mecca, expertly blends vibrant street food with pioneering fine dining.
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Twenty years ago, Swift broke through as a rising Nashville star, before quickly, and deftly, pulling off the ultimate crossover pivot en route to becoming the biggest pop star on the planet.
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Aouar turns, sliding the ball through to Mahrez, who deftly finished past goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.
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Meanwhile, a flashback, set vaguely in the Before Times, presents a girl playing with the ragdoll Jessie, a cowgirl and aspirant sheriff, voiced enthusiastically and most capably by Joan Cusack.
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Backed by tens of thousands of raucous fans in the Los Angeles area, Bosnia capably hung with Switzerland into the second half — until the hydration break led to a moment of brilliance from Manzambi, a 20-year-old Geneva native who plays for German club Freiburg.
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“Artfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artfully. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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