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Recent Examples of dexterously
Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterously
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Athletic departments that skillfully use data will be able to bridge some, but not all, of the financial gap separating them from opponents, Sabin said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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Flashbacks are deployed as more than mere framing devices, since the past plays an active, exciting role in the town’s present, and there’s an extended drug trip that skillfully manipulates lapsed time through recurring blackouts to keep you on the edge of your seat.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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The idea to create these pieces, which deftly straddle the world of art and fashion, came from a sketch that founder Erin Saluti made more than a decade ago—her dream purse, made from a block of wood.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gray served in a variety of consequential positions over the years and wielded influence deftly to the benefit of the community, said Dick Batchelor, who represented Central Florida in the Legislature from 1974 to 1982 and regarded Gray as a sage confidant.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Leo’s visit, in December, to Lebanon, which is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, dating back to the time of the apostles Peter and Paul, now looks adroitly timed.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Through the band members’ stories, Méndez guides readers expertly through a historical landscape that may be unfamiliar to them and examines thought-provoking ideas about art and protest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Carlsson and Terry transported the puck expertly through the neutral zone, opening up the entire right wing for Kreider.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Newspapers in the era before the internet and Wikipedia served as clearinghouses for information, efficiently sharing expertise with the general population.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As Harry, Northeast Minneapolis product Nick Dillenburg ably captures a man who worries his best days are behind him, while Ryan Hallahan brings a wise and wary air to Draco.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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After all, Denver has all five starters back from last year, is paying all of them handsomely and has built a developmental group in Palczewski, Crum and Forsyth behind that have all stepped into games ably.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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This layer cake masterfully balances salty and sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The Doll Factory masterfully transforms the excellent best-selling novel into a gripping and darkly beautiful series.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Outlays old and new need to be justified and competently managed.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Outlays old and new need to be justified and competently managed.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Dexterously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterously. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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