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as in skillfulness
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with unbelievable skill, the expert in origami transformed a few sheets of paper into a menagerie of exotic animals
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as in expertise
skills plural
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skill
The researchers involved are using AI to analyze job postings for roles requiring AI skills.
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Leveraging your skills?
—USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The focus has rightly shifted to the new generation of golfers — amazing talents like Scottie Scheffler and others who are forging their own paths with their own skills and ambitions.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Assigning meaningful responsibilities fosters skill development and builds trust.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Leveraging your skills?
—USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The focus has rightly shifted to the new generation of golfers — amazing talents like Scottie Scheffler and others who are forging their own paths with their own skills and ambitions.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Assigning meaningful responsibilities fosters skill development and builds trust.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skill
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The level of expertise your agent possesses will make or break the success of our transaction.—
Frederick Peters,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This will be the first test of whether the loss of expertise from the cuts and early retirements last week will affect forecast and warning accuracy.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Joey Merlo’s cunning, captivating On Set With Theda Bara first lit its murky lights at the Brick a year ago — and now, in a heartening example of institutional collaboration, the Transport Group and the Lucille Lortel Theatre have pitched in as presenters to bring it back for an encore performance.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2024
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For Mirren, the cunning and cruelty of Whitfield is a timely example of power corrupting absolutely.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.—
facebook.com,
facebook.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Add in Unai Emery’s experience in Europe, and Villa will fancy their chances against most teams, including likely quarter-final opponents Liverpool (who could only draw 2-2 at Villa Park last month).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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These experiences prepare students to thrive in a workforce that will demand a balance of technical proficiency and uniquely human strengths, empowering them to adapt and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In California, Black children have had the lowest rates of reading proficiency for at least a decade.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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March 23, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. New York’s only all-classical music station WQXR (105.9 FM) returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a day of performances, dance workshops, arts and crafts and more.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The categories are painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art and video/animation.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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These gins reflect the artistry and tradition of the juniper-forward, London Dry style.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her collection, partly exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago alongside Kahlo’s work, preserves her role and her artistry.—
Karen Chernick,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps this impact is best reflected in my own experience with Vivienne Westwood, where every interaction—whether with the head of communications, head of talent, or any other department—felt easy.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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