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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a crackerjack photographer who gets the news photo that is reprinted around the world
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a crackerjack book on the history of rock music
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also crackajack
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as in virtuoso
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a young prospect who's supposed to be a crackerjack on the baseball diamond
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the cheese maker's aged cheddar is a real crackerjack
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Recent Examples of crackerjack
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
So far, that’s working out well: Dead Outlaw just received a best musical nomination for the 2025 Tony Awards, one of seven nods for the show also including best score for Yazbek and Della Penna’s music, which is performed by a crackerjack band onstage.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 2 May 2025
The most obvious standout is Cook, who combines the square-jawed looks of a superhero with the crackerjack comic timing and nimble facial expressions of an Alan Tudyk character.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Juilliard Orchestra Alice Tully Hall, September 16 David Robertson anchors the school’s interdisciplinary fall festival, conducting the crackerjack student orchestra in a new work by Katie Jenkins along with Schoenberg’s Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s Fifth.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Combs’ crackerjack team of attorneys gave him a robust defense, cross-examining witnesses to the point of admonishment from the judge for alleged bullying.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
So far, that’s working out well: Dead Outlaw just received a best musical nomination for the 2025 Tony Awards, one of seven nods for the show also including best score for Yazbek and Della Penna’s music, which is performed by a crackerjack band onstage.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 2 May 2025
The most obvious standout is Cook, who combines the square-jawed looks of a superhero with the crackerjack comic timing and nimble facial expressions of an Alan Tudyk character.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Juilliard Orchestra Alice Tully Hall, September 16 David Robertson anchors the school’s interdisciplinary fall festival, conducting the crackerjack student orchestra in a new work by Katie Jenkins along with Schoenberg’s Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s Fifth.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
Adjective
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Nani was an exciting, skillful winger, and in the early part of his career in England, a one-time housemate of storied compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The animation is flawless and the voice cast, including Dom DeLuise and Derek Jacobi, is note-perfect, but NIMH is most notable for its skillful blend of adventure yarn and emotional family drama, a combination rendered with expert care.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shaw and Harry Maguire were excellent.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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And this does bode well for interior roominess, which is quite accommodating up front for a variety of heights and body types—plus tremendously comfortable standard sport bucket seats with excellent bolstering.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scattered across other programs are such surefire wonders as the Russian ballerina Olga Smirnova, and the gliding virtuoso Lil Buck interpreting a gospel hymn with the bass-baritone Davoné Tines.—B.S. (City Center; Sept. 16-27.) Pick Three Rachel Syme on movies with a sense of style.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 Sep. 2025
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MetLiveArts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s performing arts series, will kick off its 2025-2026 season tomorrow night with a program featuring pipa virtuoso Wu Man.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her authenticity and beauty content attracted millions of followers and high-profile brand partnerships.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Magnificent Seven are also skilled innovators, Cramer continued.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to a McKinsey Digital survey, 60% of companies agree that the lack of skilled IT professionals is the primary barrier to deploying complex technologies.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As always, the iPhone takes terrific photos.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Emirati youth delegations visited Israel; Israeli and Emirati scholars co-presented their work at conferences all over Abu Dhabi; and festive meals were served following the Jewish and Islamic dietary laws when Passover and Ramadan overlapped.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Baskin, a scholar of Rabbinic literature and former president of the Association for Jewish Studies, here offers a straightforward, clear introduction to the field of Jewish Studies in the United States and Canada, covering many of the key aspects and issues.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The set comes in 25 colors, including bright shades like sky blue and rich fall tones like honey ginger.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, olive oil, garlic, and sambal oelek in a medium bowl.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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