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noun

variants also crackajack

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Recent Examples of crackerjack
Noun
Rivals David Tennant and Aidan Turner, wearing suits with very large lapels, yelling lustily at a crackerjack cast of character actors about high-stakes drama in the world of 1980s independent British television. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024 His crackerjack timing turns decent jokes into laugh-out-loud hilarious ones, and his puppyish sweetness keeps Chris endearing at his worst. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2024 Despite the deer’s unimpressive size, the shot itself was a crackerjack. Alice Jones Webb, Field & Stream, 13 June 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for crackerjack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackerjack
Adjective
  • His non-fiction book The Onion Field, published in 1973, would stand as, arguably, his literary masterpiece, a skillful telling of the true tale of a 1963 kidnapping of two LAPD officers and the brutal murder of one of them.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Hackman tamped down all of his gritty charm to embody a squirrely surveillance expert, again showcasing a skillful adaptability early in his career.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The virtuoso made his solo stage debut at Lollapalooza Hobipalooza on July 31, 2022 an hour-long showcase of his skills as a seasoned entertainer, performing tracks from Jack in the Box, his mixtape Hope World, and various BTS albums.
    Zoe Guy, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Starr is also accompanied by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brenda Lee (whose career predates the Beatles) and contemporary bluegrass virtuoso Tuttle.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Science was always my favorite subject in school, and my interest was fueled by the beauty and complexity of Florida’s wild places.
    Megan Barkdull, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • For those keeping track, her character – a highly skilled assassin – was a fundamental part of the superhero team known as the Avengers who gave her life in order to procure an Infinity Stone which ultimately defeated extraterrestrial supervillain Thanos and saved the universe.
    Dan Heching, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The best communicators are not just skilled speakers but also active listeners who understand the deeper layers of interaction.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In less than 25 minutes, Jarrett provided a terrific start to what the Bears could market as a fun tear-off calendar of one-a-day Gradyisms.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There's Connie Britton...Dan [Stevens] was terrific.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Newsweek has reached out to several legal scholars for comment via email on Sunday.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Her fate remains one of literature’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, drawing the fascination of scholars, writers and literary enthusiasts.
    Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Cane syrup, molasses, sorghum syrup, and local honey are all acceptable ways to add some sugar to a Southern plate, and most readers called out brands that are made right here in the South, like Golden Eagle Syrup from Alabama, Blackburn Syrup from Texas, and Steen’s Syrup from Louisiana.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Detroit-style spicy pepperoni, with its goat cheese and hot honey, is dream-like.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025

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“Crackerjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjack. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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