as in skillful
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
Andrews said most graduates begin their career in acute care at least for a little while and then some leave to work in primary care or community services and skilled nursing facilities.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
In November, Kline and Blanchett spoke with the Los Angeles Times about their roles, and Kline said a highlight of the experience was getting to work with such skilled people.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
In November, Kline and Blanchett spoke with the Los Angeles Times about their roles, and Kline said a highlight of the experience was getting to work with such skilled people.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skilled
Adjective
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His non-fiction book The Onion Field, published in 1973, would stand as, arguably, his literary masterpiece, a skillful telling of the true tale of a 1963 kidnapping of two LAPD officers and the brutal murder of one of them.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman tamped down all of his gritty charm to embody a squirrely surveillance expert, again showcasing a skillful adaptability early in his career.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In short, reviewing medical records and bills is a time-consuming, high-pressure task at which legal professionals are not adept.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Companies often assume that older workers are less adept at adapting to new technologies.—
Mona Mourshed,
Harvard Business Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 34% of eighth-grade students and 24% of twelfth-grade students are proficient in math, an essential engineering skill.—
Thomas Bostick,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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This company is specifically staffed with writers who are proficient in STEM and Ph.D.-level work.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wednesday's report also said Iran has not reconsidered its September 2023 decision to ban some of the agency's most experienced inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program.—
STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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That way, the union says, more experienced officers would stay on the force, reducing turnover and vacancies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Even if the response is led by the country in which the outbreak is happening, WHO provides expert advice and helps coordinate efforts.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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Most expert bracketologists have Boise State just missing the field of 68.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Handler proved herself a practiced hand, even if her jokes didn’t land at quite the same rate as Glaser’s.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Rossdale’s ease in this environment and his practiced moves handling all manner of ingredients while wielding professional kitchen gadgets, is astounding.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skilled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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