adroitness

noun

Definition of adroitnessnext
1
as in prowess
mental skill or quickness shows a remarkable adroitness in identifying birds the moment they land at the feeder

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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something with the adroitness of a magician, she twisted the balloons into the shape of a monkey

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitness
  1. prowess
  2. skill
  3. ability
  4. talent
  5. proficiency
  6. aptitude
  7. dexterity
  8. finesse
Noun
  • With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Season two of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow brought together a group of fiercely talented and diverse artists who not only showcased their lyrical prowess, but also their resilience in the face of personal challenges.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • Hadid showed off her real-life equestrian skills during the episode, and previously shared on social media that she's been riding in horse competitions.
    Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Bro Code bosses talk a big game about its socially revolutionary impact, but participants in my research felt thwarted when trying to use their technical skills to serve others.
    Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of skill
Noun
  • The protocol’s ability to maintain context across various tools and datasets supports the development of more independent AI agents.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Luck’s ability to energize athletes, fans, and donors could play a large part in that process.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of ability
Noun
  • The partnership has sharpened her sound, blending her natural talent with Mustard’s polished expertise.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The move means films from Asia are now eligible for the main competition, while its talents can participate in the year-round Red Sea Lab and Red Sea Souk project market.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Although technical proficiency remains essential, the importance of two other qualities is sharply rising to the immediate forefront: integrity and flexibility.
    HK Bain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • Eight dining venues showcase the hotel’s culinary aptitude.
    Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Learning is divided into grades and separated by age and aptitude.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • Warm Hands Beyond Guide Glove $135 at Beyond Clothing Leather gloves give you much better grip, dexterity, and abrasion resistance than synthetic alternatives.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of dexterity
Noun
  • From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives.
    Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Eye Patches, $65 Best for Dark Circles: Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches, $125 Adding the products to an everyday beauty routine is a no-brainer, but finding the right under-eye patches requires a bit of finesse.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of finesse
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