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: accomplished with skill
a skillful treatment
skillfulness
noun
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Examples of skillful in a Sentence
He is skillful at diplomacy.
an artist skillful in the use of color
the skillful manner in which the doctor and nurses treated the patient
These issues require skillful handling.
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.
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Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Olympic gymnast and Chicago Bears safety enjoyed a night out with a game of darts that included a skillful shot to the bullseye and a celebration routine.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Just one year before the devastating October 7 terror attack, Israel and Lebanon reached a historic maritime border deal with the help of skillful U.S. diplomacy and the promise of real benefits for both parties.
—Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
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Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Olympic gymnast and Chicago Bears safety enjoyed a night out with a game of darts that included a skillful shot to the bullseye and a celebration routine.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Just one year before the devastating October 7 terror attack, Israel and Lebanon reached a historic maritime border deal with the help of skillful U.S. diplomacy and the promise of real benefits for both parties.
—Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Skillful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillful. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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