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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form
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as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummate
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Decatur, Georgia — To the public, Lauren Bullis was a dedicated employee for the Department of Homeland Security in Georgia – a consummate professional committed to public service.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Sources say the Post-Gazette's management met with the paper's department heads last week, telling them that robust talks to sell the paper are in the works and there's hope a sale might be consummated before the closure date.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Things bop along pleasantly enough in the company of such consummate professionals, all having fun.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Decatur, Georgia — To the public, Lauren Bullis was a dedicated employee for the Department of Homeland Security in Georgia – a consummate professional committed to public service.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ever since stepping out hand in hand with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle has occupied a singular space in the fashion discourse, equal parts modern royal and consummate California cool girl.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Sources say the Post-Gazette's management met with the paper's department heads last week, telling them that robust talks to sell the paper are in the works and there's hope a sale might be consummated before the closure date.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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On their first two trips to the property, the enormity of the task at hand—and their utter naiveté in taking it on—sank in.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Colossal Biosciences’ ultimate goal is to bring back extinct birds like the giant moa or dodo.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
28 May 2026
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At Icon’s new Lennar community completed in Texas last year, Lennar’s own mortgage arm did all the financing.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Andy Pages hit a looping ball to right-center off Jaden Hill, the third Rockies pitcher of the inning, to score Freeman and complete the Dodgers’ scoring.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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This news also positions IBM right at the absolute center of the domestic deep-tech landscape.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The distinction is not absolute.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Urge him to keep those two buttons at the top undone for maximum visual impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Is the goal maximum sale value?—
Brian Duggan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The Cowboys finished at 7-9-1 during Schottenheimer's first year at the helm, falling short of advancing to the playoffs.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The 20-year-old finished the game with 5 points and and two assists in five minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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