VIRTUOSITY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

virtuosity

noun

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as in proficiency

formal great ability or skill shown by a musician, performer, etc. Her virtuosity on the piano is amazing.

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Recent Examples of virtuosity In Night Walking, 1964, for instance, her tonal virtuosity is just beginning to percolate. —

Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 His genius was not merely technical virtuosity on the trumpet. —

Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Is virtuosity, on its own, enough? —

Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 His technical virtuosity, distinctive tone, and pioneering use of the fretless electric bass showcased an unprecedented level of precision, expressiveness, and melodic control on the instrument. —

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proficiency

Noun

Training should produce portable skills and credentials that remain valuable across employers, rather than proficiency in one company’s software or business processes.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Several school districts in and near Fort Worth are below the state average in reading proficiency rates, according to data from the Fort Worth Education Partnership.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026