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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
Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024
Nor did $93 million in dead money from two dreadful contracts consummated before Brown’s arrival.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Gordon has been a consummate professional in Houston across the last seven seasons.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Verb
At a special meeting on January 9, 2024, stockholders approved an extension for the company to consummate a business combination by December 6, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024
Nor did $93 million in dead money from two dreadful contracts consummated before Brown’s arrival.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
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In a world that is becoming increasingly more millennial gray and sad beige, Mejia points out how people seem to crave homes that are more individualized since there’s so much homogeneity in buildings due to labor and construction costs, and a lack of skilled craftsmen.Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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The team is resolutely focused on improving these performances and fielding competitive drivers, with Jay Guy confirming the necessity of combining skilled drivers with adequate sponsorship backing.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian takes gift-giving to a whole new level — and Tracy Romulus just got the ultimate birthday surprise.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some leaders commit the ultimate cultural sin: selective accountability.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Her look was completed by Akira boots, a diamond necklace and a white Stetson cowboy hat.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hussain’s skillful filmmaking avoids making obvious points, instead deepening the narrative as a singular character study with sci-fi elements.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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In conversation, Raphael quickly highlights how the harmonica, which requires multiple senses for skillful mastery as a tool of self-expression, is personally relatable to anyone.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 Dec. 2024
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This bill requires two-thirds of the House, not an absolute majority.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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But this was really about an absolute authentic response.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Once her husband drifts off, Romy sneaks into the other room, lies on her stomach with her hands between her legs and finishes to a video clip with subtle Dom/Sub dialogue.Laura Ramadei, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Role: As a sophomore, Wade finished third on the team in receiving yards (374), receiving touchdowns (2) and fifth in receptions (29) and targets (43).Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Introverts are also adept at spotting subtle cues and managing conflicts diplomatically.Vital Laptenok, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Stearns is adept at building through the margins and without Manaea, the pitching staff looked pretty marginal.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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