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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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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Noun
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The skit cunningly notes that a lot of what has been said about Smith wouldn’t be said to his face and taps nearly four decades of comedy prowess.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
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Brian, an avid hunter known for his cooking prowess, owns Forest River Bean Co., and several hunting properties in the area.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Path Forward Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires more than traditional training methods.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Out-toeing doesn't usually affect your ability to walk, run, or move and causes no pain or discomfort.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jones had the innate ability to stretch the field while also securing contested balls against some of the toughest cornerbacks the NFL has ever seen.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jennie is the latest talent from the K-pop outfit to manage a special feat on the American rankings this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Director Roshan Sethi and all the talent have been fantastic.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 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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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sawai’s emotional dexterity and deep character-study work feel right for the part.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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Alternatives To Traditional Floss Some people find using traditional string floss challenging due to dexterity issues caused by age or underlying health conditions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Was there one technical thing about the process that required an even higher level of choreography and finesse in the fourth episode?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Mar. 2025
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The drink list leans heavily into rum and Latin spirits, delivering cocktails that hold their own against the fire and finesse of the kitchen.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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