as in proficient
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a delicate brain operation requiring the services of a highly skilled surgeon
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Recent Examples of skilled
Surrounding Fox’s keen central performance are a number of skilled and sensitive portrayals, in particular Swoosie Kurtz, as a lonely co-worker who is genuinely concerned about her young cohort’s well-being.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s also claimed that the Type 31 program is a significant driver of economic growth across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, sustaining 2,500 highly skilled jobs, with 1,250 directly employed at Babcock in Rosyth and a further 1,250 across the UK supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Her first novel, In the Woods (2007), established her as a skilled storyteller who blends the elements of police procedurals and psychological thrillers with an engaging literary style.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
My daughter is a skilled soccer player, so that also takes up a lot of our time—we’re always traveling for her games.
—Jessica Keller, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s also claimed that the Type 31 program is a significant driver of economic growth across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, sustaining 2,500 highly skilled jobs, with 1,250 directly employed at Babcock in Rosyth and a further 1,250 across the UK supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Her first novel, In the Woods (2007), established her as a skilled storyteller who blends the elements of police procedurals and psychological thrillers with an engaging literary style.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
My daughter is a skilled soccer player, so that also takes up a lot of our time—we’re always traveling for her games.
—Jessica Keller, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skilled
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That prospect would likely be a proficient pass-catcher who can complement Tremble in two-tight end sets.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to those four languages, the registrar is recruiting workers who are proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Tagalog or other languages.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the Lakers have become adept at bend-but-don’t-break basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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At 6-foot, 187 pounds, Delane allowed just 14 receptions for 165 yards in his senior season and has adept abilities playing in a man or zone scheme.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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But a northern climate, stringent building codes, and the gauntlet of public review shouldn’t exclude the immense trove of experienced professionals who have worked in big, dense cities that are more similar to than different from ours.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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One qualitative study found women were more likely to retire early because of fatigue, with lasting consequences for retirement income and for workplaces losing experienced people at their peak.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 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,
1 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Albin referenced opposing teams being heavier and more talented in the trenches a season ago, so adding the 6-foot-5, 315-pound tackle, among other new additions, was a top priority.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The manual skills with which the products are applied, for example, were fine-tuned by Madame Allouche herself, a very talented osteopath.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Literary style and themes Critics have praised French’s novels for their vivid settings, psychologically nuanced characters, and skillful dialogue.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skilled. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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