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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded
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as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet
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also practised
as in exercised
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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Recent Examples of practiced
Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
To the practiced eyes of some observers, there are obvious clues that AI was used to produce the video.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Students practiced during recess, lunch and after school, and even returned during spring break to refine their routines.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
To the practiced eyes of some observers, there are obvious clues that AI was used to produce the video.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Countless exceptional films have been made in which voyeurism — whether practiced by the protagonist or the audience — is a significant component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Students practiced during recess, lunch and after school, and even returned during spring break to refine their routines.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
Adjective
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In these situations, even highly skilled engineers spend more time managing complexity rather than delivering value.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Production infrastructure and skilled crew have kept up the pace too, Olguin says.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The teacher was Orlandi himself, both an authority on the history of the instrument and a virtuoso performer.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, those who exercised once a week were just six months younger biologically.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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Former staffers said they were questioned about office dynamics, workplace roles, and whether Brown exercised an outsized influence over operations in Adams’ office.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, its clear, three-syllable song, often repeated during the breeding season, is easy to remember.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Her plan includes many of the demands Palisades residents have repeated for months at community events and on social media, such as keeping city reservoirs full during fire season and clearing flammable brush from the surrounding wildlands.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Only a third of K-8 students are proficient in core subjects, test data shows.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Just talks about how proficient everybody else is at doing their job.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Maldives has extensive water safety protocols and expert divers, Shareef said, noting the archipelago’s ocean territory is around 3,000 times larger than its landmass.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practiced. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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