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
Many probationary employees are highly skilled, were recruited for specific roles and have been vetted throughout the government’s hiring process.
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Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
In short: These new tariffs will disproportionately impact our economy, an economy powered by high-growth firms and a highly skilled, high-wage workforce.
—Kevin Carroll, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Medicare may cover short-term skilled services (like nursing or physical therapy) and hospice for late-stage dementia if ordered by a medical professional.27
Private health insurance usually doesn't cover custodial care.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
This three-hour experience is led by a skilled guide who will keep you safe, take photographs, and give you detailed information about the bridge and surrounding areas along the way.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
In short: These new tariffs will disproportionately impact our economy, an economy powered by high-growth firms and a highly skilled, high-wage workforce.
—Kevin Carroll, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Medicare may cover short-term skilled services (like nursing or physical therapy) and hospice for late-stage dementia if ordered by a medical professional.27
Private health insurance usually doesn't cover custodial care.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
This three-hour experience is led by a skilled guide who will keep you safe, take photographs, and give you detailed information about the bridge and surrounding areas along the way.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skilled
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Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This new species, found near the summit, is adept at moving through trees and has bright blue skin visible only when inflated.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Monetary easing by central banks can mitigate the damage, and businesses are adept at restructuring supply chains to pass on costs.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That score means those students haven’t mastered even the basic skills needed to become proficient readers.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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What’s Included in Your Climb A proficient climb leader will be with you the entire way, from start to finish.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An estimated 14% of those who took the highest dose experienced vomiting, while 16% and 26% had nausea and diarrhea, respectively.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Be open and willing to start conversations with more experienced employees.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, nonprofits, my primary market, remained underserved in technology, ensuring a continuous need for expert guidance.—
Will Freeman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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Oceanfront Royal Suite + Star Prestige: Top-Tier Taste, Tailored to You For travelers with a practiced palate and a preference for the top tier, JOIA Aruba’s Oceanfront Royal Suite hits every high note.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Olduvai Gorge bones, however, don’t appear to have been shaped at random, but instead display a uniformity indicating a practiced methodology and strategy.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skilled. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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