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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
Michael Hicks, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
During a pivotal moment of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway, country virtuoso Orville Peck makes a bold choice.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
The jazz band includes some of the top young players in the state, led by teen saxophone virtuoso Kahlil Childs, who won the Jazz Excellence Organization’s Young Artist Grant.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The awards have also highlighted modern talents such as Nita Strauss, a guitar virtuoso redefining shredding as a solo artist, and Suzi Quatro, the trailblazing bassist who inspired women worldwide to pick up guitars.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Become Good At Something In Groundhog Day, Connors appears to relive the same day hundreds of times over; however, throughout the course of the film, Connors learns to speak French and becomes an expert at ice sculpting and a virtuoso pianist.
—Michael Hicks, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
During a pivotal moment of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway, country virtuoso Orville Peck makes a bold choice.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
The jazz band includes some of the top young players in the state, led by teen saxophone virtuoso Kahlil Childs, who won the Jazz Excellence Organization’s Young Artist Grant.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The awards have also highlighted modern talents such as Nita Strauss, a guitar virtuoso redefining shredding as a solo artist, and Suzi Quatro, the trailblazing bassist who inspired women worldwide to pick up guitars.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuoso
Adjective
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These additional components underscore the importance of music, movement, libations, skillful presentation, and audience participation to masquerade more broadly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Who lives and who dies depends on a slew of variable factors: Where they are tried, how skillful their attorneys are, the whims of prosecutors, quirks in the law, the dispositions of judges and jurors, and what victims want.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Reporter Kate Bartlett says Ramaphosa, a skilled negotiator who worked alongside Nelson Mandela to end apartheid, may appeal to Trump's transactional side and U.S. efforts to counter China in Africa.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Only 20 experts out of the roughly 525 who did the work at USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance and its Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Relief are being hired by PRM, the source said.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Food security experts say tens of thousands of cases are expected in the coming year.—
Mohammed Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Elie’s masterful survey is a group portrait of artists and their fellow travelers who participated during a bloody crossroads in American life, when Ronald Reagan’s ascension to the White House in 1980 collapsed the walls between church and state, sparking a counterrevolution across the arts.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The series is being produced by Science Saru, which previously worked on anime series like Devilman Crybaby, Star Wars Visions, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and it's been praised by fans and critics alike for its stunning production values, touching storytelling, and masterful animation.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition to her prowess at finding the net in soccer, Nelson is adept at hitting balls over the net as a tennis player.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Adebayo, who is adept at switching onto smalls, had been a second- or first-team All-Defensive selection for five consecutive seasons — until this season.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The master artisan will also assemble an accessory from the BADURA high leather goods collection, deftly using his hands as tools honed through decades of proficiency and techniques steeped in centuries-old traditions.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Skills build on themselves, so children who don’t master kindergarten phonics or counting could remain behind in future grades.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Hobbies, sports and artistic expression are also quite in favor for you now, so do whatever possible to live in the moment and embrace your inner child.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This extraordinary relief depicts the king and several Assyrian deities, providing a glimpse into the religious and artistic culture of the Assyrian Empire.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Preparatory Academy, an alternative high school in the Bronx for young adults who have lived in the United States for less than one year and are not yet proficient in English.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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In 2024, eighth graders dropped to 47% proficient or advanced in science down from 77% in 2023.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Virtuoso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuoso. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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