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as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability
a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a virtuoso director, he is known for using every resource and technique known to film to tell a story
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a violin virtuoso
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Recent Examples of virtuoso
Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Couple that with 19-year-olds Jessie Murph, Stella Prince and Austin Williams, 17-year-olds Tish Melton and Mason Ramsey and 14-year-olds Maddox Batson and Wyatt Ellis and a whole wave of virtuoso and musically curious young people are making truly significant waves of late in Music City.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2024
Born in Jacarepaguá, in Rio de Janeiro, Mauro studied composition with the concert pianist Wilma Graça and guitar under Brazilian virtuosos Baden Powell, Roberto Menescal, and Wanda Sá.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2024
The whole thing was an exercise in virtuoso terraforming.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
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Advertisement That required virtuoso acting versatility.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Couple that with 19-year-olds Jessie Murph, Stella Prince and Austin Williams, 17-year-olds Tish Melton and Mason Ramsey and 14-year-olds Maddox Batson and Wyatt Ellis and a whole wave of virtuoso and musically curious young people are making truly significant waves of late in Music City.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2024
Born in Jacarepaguá, in Rio de Janeiro, Mauro studied composition with the concert pianist Wilma Graça and guitar under Brazilian virtuosos Baden Powell, Roberto Menescal, and Wanda Sá.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2024
The whole thing was an exercise in virtuoso terraforming.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuoso
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But Vancouver nonetheless controlled the second stanza of the contest — first levelling the score, and then taking the lead with a persistent, skillful shift on which Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson were able to combine for the key go-ahead goal.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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His length and explosiveness pair well with a skillful touch and a sharp eye for where teammates are located on the perimeter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Such trends have already been observed in studies of highly skilled immigrant labor – which can add an additional 6% in entrepreneurial activity to a city within three years.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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But experts say detection software can misidentify writing as AI-generated.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Uncertainty about Trump’s policies is prompting both China and Japan to seek a stable relationship, said Taizo Miyagi, an expert on Japanese diplomacy at Chuo University in Tokyo.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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As a global hub of graffiti art, the entire London landscape is scattered with masterful murals.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Image Image In contrast, this masterful Zegna collection, designed by Alessandro Sartori, Zegna’s longstanding artistic director, demanded close inspection and a good bit of attention.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The glasses were adept at translating a basic conversation about K-pop bands.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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The technology is uniquely adept at managing the many variables and constraints inherent in modern supply chains, where manufacturers and suppliers are closely interconnected.—
Alan Baratz,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Camila graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Although the poet laureate was born in eastern Maine, Gibson has been an artistic fixture of Boulder, Colorado for more than two decades.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, be patient with romantic partners, sports events and artistic endeavors, because these are areas that could create some tension for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Data from the state education department shows that less than 20% of students in Bridgeport are reading at grade level, and about 12% are proficient in math, Russell-Tucker said.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Once core team members are proficient in using platform features and best practices for workflows or processes, the training and development can be extended across the broader workforce.—
Igor Rikalo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Virtuoso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuoso. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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