1
as in skillfulness
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with unbelievable skill, the expert in origami transformed a few sheets of paper into a menagerie of exotic animals
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as in expertise
skills plural
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skill
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can’t replicate.
—Ashton Jackson
lauren Shamo, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, recruits practice military skills on a training ground on a sunflower field in the Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine on August 11, 2025.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Prague, Czech Republic, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can’t replicate.
—Ashton Jackson
lauren Shamo, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, recruits practice military skills on a training ground on a sunflower field in the Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine on August 11, 2025.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Prague, Czech Republic, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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Portfolio companies benefit from the Blackstone connection, too, with BXSL providing expertise and operational support.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The multifamily office model lets these investment arms of wealthy families pool resources, share expertise and unlock bigger deals.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, The Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Luke Shaw’s technique and cunning at centre-back deserved to be better rewarded.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The very technology designed to smooth our experience is actually increasing our discomfort with the unavoidable misunderstandings and tensions of real relationships, driving us toward isolation.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after taking the position, McMahon, who comes from many years of experience in the private sector, noted that DOGE was conducting a solid audit of the agency.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 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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Visual editing and art direction by Shoshana Gordon of ProPublica.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The borderline and downright beautiful stop-motion animation in this brand new 2D adventure is immediately striking, as is the sketch-like art direction.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Armstrong draws attention to the carpets’ original weavers, often female and illiterate, whose artistry remains a source of awe.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Despite the complex artistry at play, the collection never felt inaccessible.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 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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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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