as in expertise
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 skills
Far from the mortal enemies they are destined to become, the pair become friends and combine sleuthing skills to try and solve a globe-trotting mystery that unfolds over the eight episodes.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Lane is a traits bet with real movement skills for his frame.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Rihanna is being singled out for her innovative skills.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The team expects Latson to be a strong option off the bench, lauding her scoring and defensive skills.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Just like the draft prospects, he's spent more than 20 years developing his skills, and this is his moment to shine.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The program focuses on traffic, bicycle and life safety skills for young children.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The ambition is to ensure that young players do not end up on the scrapheap, but leave the game armed with their own scrapbook of skills and qualifications.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Lane is a traits bet with real movement skills for his frame.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Rihanna is being singled out for her innovative skills.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The team expects Latson to be a strong option off the bench, lauding her scoring and defensive skills.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Just like the draft prospects, he's spent more than 20 years developing his skills, and this is his moment to shine.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The program focuses on traffic, bicycle and life safety skills for young children.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The ambition is to ensure that young players do not end up on the scrapheap, but leave the game armed with their own scrapbook of skills and qualifications.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
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Lauren Fiala, an adjunct professor in Kent State’s viticulture program, brings expertise from a 20-plus-year career to her role as winemaker at Baci Winery.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tech company will use its expertise to help the automaker improve its digital services, beef up its cybersecurity, and enhance its engineering capabilities.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fudd also has experience on the international level with USA Basketball, winning a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup and 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new design will give travelers more leg and knee room, said Mauricio Parise, Delta's vice president of brand experience.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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This May Day push will not address the reading and math proficiency gaps present in CPS.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gulfton-area middle school was dedicated to recent immigrant and refugee students with little or no English language proficiency.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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