as in expertise
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 skills
Are there skills from your documentary background that translated to this project?
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Many young people are transitioning out of school, starting careers and building independence, while still developing the coping skills needed to navigate major health challenges.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In theory, employers are looking for specific skills and capabilities—and proof that potential hires have those skills—instead of just looking at a list of job titles on a résumé.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Rioux’s basketball skills were raw, despite spending time at IMG Academy in Bradenton to develop his skills.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Core skills, like math and reading, are foundational.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
In Bishop, homicide detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman) – brilliant, battle-scarred – will put all of his skills to the test in the hunt for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco’s moneyed class.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
In most situations — including both work and school situations — the demands of what comes next builds upon the skills that the prior assignment was designed to teach you, and the problem-solving abilities that were intended to grow inside of you.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Many young people are transitioning out of school, starting careers and building independence, while still developing the coping skills needed to navigate major health challenges.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In theory, employers are looking for specific skills and capabilities—and proof that potential hires have those skills—instead of just looking at a list of job titles on a résumé.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Rioux’s basketball skills were raw, despite spending time at IMG Academy in Bradenton to develop his skills.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Core skills, like math and reading, are foundational.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
In Bishop, homicide detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman) – brilliant, battle-scarred – will put all of his skills to the test in the hunt for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco’s moneyed class.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
In most situations — including both work and school situations — the demands of what comes next builds upon the skills that the prior assignment was designed to teach you, and the problem-solving abilities that were intended to grow inside of you.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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Local expertise is indispensable.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Course correction is coming, with the board and Brittin, himself lacking editorial credentials, committed to hiring a deputy director general with content and journalism expertise.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every staff member plays the role of concierge and can be tapped for advice, insights, and recommendations, including unique and under-the-radar experiences and tours of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some patients wait and see The early experience with the pill hasn’t been smooth for everyone.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The driver had no valid commercial driver's license and could not meet the English language proficiency requirement.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Researchers found that Latino students faced myriad challenges, including immigration issues, English proficiency and unstable housing that is linked to their parents’ employment status.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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