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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a crackerjack photographer who gets the news photo that is reprinted around the world
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a crackerjack book on the history of rock music
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also crackajack
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as in virtuoso
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a young prospect who's supposed to be a crackerjack on the baseball diamond
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the cheese maker's aged cheddar is a real crackerjack
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Recent Examples of crackerjack
Julian Manning, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2024
Or for Loki, which slumped significantly in its second (and seemingly final) season, but might be able to ride on the fumes of its crackerjack first installment.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
If peanuts and crackerjacks are more your speed, catch a Madison Mallards game at Warner Park on the city's north side.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2023
He, too, was drawn to freediving, eventually becoming a crackerjack rescue driver, assigned to guide and, if necessary, save imperiled divers.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2023
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There's also the crackerjack novel The Invention of Morel by Argentine Adolfo Bioy Casares for anyone seeking something (marginally) narrative.
—Julian Manning, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2024
Or for Loki, which slumped significantly in its second (and seemingly final) season, but might be able to ride on the fumes of its crackerjack first installment.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
If peanuts and crackerjacks are more your speed, catch a Madison Mallards game at Warner Park on the city's north side.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2023
He, too, was drawn to freediving, eventually becoming a crackerjack rescue driver, assigned to guide and, if necessary, save imperiled divers.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2023
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Yet given his gifts (keyboard virtuoso, powerful soul voice, stellar dancer, able to craft a propulsive hook), why didn’t Billy Preston become a bigger star?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trump, the reigning virtuoso of attention-hacking, seems destined to keep repeating the same leaden anecdotes about shark attacks and long-dead celebrities, but Carlson has an appetite for new information and a flair for verbal dexterity.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Walmart's early 2024 Black Friday deals began online Nov. 11 including beauty products, clothing, cookware, toys and more.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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For instance, Target’s AI beauty advisor impressed Gen Z shopper Clay Lute, 23, with its personalized product recommendations, underscoring how AI can elevate the retail experience when designed thoughtfully.Stacey Widlitz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Interested buyers, Renaissance scholars, and da Vinci experts can make appointments to view the piece.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Condemning the Supreme Court’s decision—particularly when one is not a Constitutional scholar—is another.Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The biggest hair color trends of the past year have included high-fashion takes on otherwise low-maintenance color like honey blonde and expensive brunette—and, of course, lots of red and copper.Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
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Add the honey to granola for a tantalizing edge, and use the syrup to brush atop cakes or amp up a cocktail.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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