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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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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
a crackerjack book on the history of rock music
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also crackajack
1
as in expert
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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2
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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The service Well-staffed and eager-to-please with a crackerjack concierge that can arrange everything from rainforest tours to snorkeling safaris.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Meg is a crackerjack personality with much enthusiasm for breaking the mold, and as auditions are held, that spirit spreads to other students who are eager to be in it.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Even given a crackerjack team, one wonders if there’s a reason previous cool queens like Kirsten and Julia couldn’t get the Jar green lit.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The service Well-staffed and eager-to-please with a crackerjack concierge that can arrange everything from rainforest tours to snorkeling safaris.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
Adjective
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Just hours after the model’s release, however, major backlash from AI researchers, developers, and policy experts began brewing on social media.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Other industries, including those involved in producing food and medicine, relied on petrochemicals to produce crucial components, such as plastic pipes, an engineering expert told me.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The beauty mogul accessorized with silver metallic strappy heels.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Collagen and hyaluronic acid have become the two headline ingredients in modern beauty marketing as both have a part to play in enhancing skin’s resilience, but which is more important?—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But he’s proven to be a skilled attacking midfielder, capable of outgunning players twice his age.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The open-border policy has allowed organizations to recruit skilled talent from neighboring European countries, and many sectors now rely on foreign workers.—
Sam Forsdick,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The San Francisco 49ers, for whom Smith had a terrific rookie season, issued a statement announcing his passing on Saturday afternoon.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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In addition, the Casa Sanlorenzo cultural venue opened in 2025 will host two exhibitions, one dedicated to local master artisans and curated by Artemest and another presenting craftspeople from Luxembourg by De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Jayne and Rabinovitz are both classified master bench jewelers, Jayne said, meaning the two have reached the highest level of professional jeweler, according to the Jewelers of America.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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One concerns a romantic dream come true that becomes a bit of a nightmare.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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