1
as in skillfulness
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with unbelievable skill, the expert in origami transformed a few sheets of paper into a menagerie of exotic animals
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as in expertise
skills plural
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 skill
At the same time, the Cubs recognize that Crow-Armstrong has the dynamic skills and magnetic personality to potentially become a superstar at Wrigley Field, which would be a kind of symmetry for the young player who was acquired in the Javier Báez trade.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Such intrepid 20th-century aviators as Don Sheldon and Carl Ben Eielson were cut from that cloth—their ample skill at dead reckoning a compensation for the lack of charts.
—Julia Boatman, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2025
Shake Things Up a Bit Varying your deck or patio layout isn’t just a fun way to test your design skills.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The Path Forward Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires more than traditional training methods.
—Jerry Dolinsky, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Such intrepid 20th-century aviators as Don Sheldon and Carl Ben Eielson were cut from that cloth—their ample skill at dead reckoning a compensation for the lack of charts.
—Julia Boatman, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2025
Shake Things Up a Bit Varying your deck or patio layout isn’t just a fun way to test your design skills.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The Path Forward Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires more than traditional training methods.
—Jerry Dolinsky, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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With a diverse and distinct portfolio that delivers disinfection services intertwined with comfort for family members who have recently lost a loved one, the company bolsters client confidence and trust with its support and expertise.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Pagel’s expertise, however, stretches far beyond the four Gospels that, by the start of the fifth century, had become the official canon.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, the Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Noted for his tenacity and cunning, Khamenei is also a man of conviction, and his hatred for the United States is deeply felt.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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What began as a membership club has facilitated 1,000+ job placements and helped members secure over $800,000 in funding while building partnerships with global brands like Apple, Nike, and L'Oréal. Also driven by personal experience is Ba Linh Le, 28.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sachs spoke at that event, appearing and sounding emotional on stage while eulogizing the young officer, a military veteran who had about two years of experience on the police force.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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My proficiency in calculus and analytics led me to study economics as an undergraduate student and then to pursue an MBA in finance.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Iconoclastic critic, art historian, and photographer Max Kozloff, who served as Artforum’s executive editor in the 1970s before turning to his own artistic practice, died on April 6.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
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The museum’s 20th anniversary events in 2020, including a denim art exhibition by artist Ian Berry and the unveiling of bronze statue of Strauss, were limited due to Covid restrictions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her Elsa Peretti for Tiffany tassel pendant adds a layer of tasteful artistry.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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If the eclipse falls in the romantic fifth house, then children, creativity, and artistry are going to be on the top of your priorities.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
26 Mar. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Still, she's come to terms with the fact that given her talent and aspirations, fame—and selfies—are always going to be part of the job.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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