as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run
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Recent Examples of workmanlike
As such, even as some bleary-eyed supporters tumbled happily into downtown Columbus early Wednesday morning, the proceedings were often more workmanlike than entirely rollicking.
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Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2022
The surging Johnson put on a workmanlike effort in advancing to the semifinals.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2022
Bogeys on five of the final eight holes by Faldo enabled Strange to employ his workmanlike game and bask in the sunshine.
—Jim McCabe, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2022
Texas coach Chris Beard, a rising star in the profession, improved to 5-0 in first-round games as his No. 6 Longhorns posted a workmanlike 81-73 win over a tough 11th-seeded Virginia Tech squad.
—Jim Litke, ajc, 19 Mar. 2022
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Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2022
The surging Johnson put on a workmanlike effort in advancing to the semifinals.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2022
Bogeys on five of the final eight holes by Faldo enabled Strange to employ his workmanlike game and bask in the sunshine.
—Jim McCabe, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2022
Texas coach Chris Beard, a rising star in the profession, improved to 5-0 in first-round games as his No. 6 Longhorns posted a workmanlike 81-73 win over a tough 11th-seeded Virginia Tech squad.
—Jim Litke, ajc, 19 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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The finish is long, smooth, warming, and lingering sweetness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Using a rubber spatula, fold in chocolate chips; stir mixture until smooth, about 1 minute.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 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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But even though the tech has made strides, the replicating subtle, delicate, nuanced sensations of touch has remained just out of reach.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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They are known for their delicate appearance, long and thin white stems, and small, button-like caps.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The talk show co-hosts brought in two expert piercers from So Gold Studios from Brooklyn, N.Y. to do the piercings live on the air.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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There will be children’s activities, educational exhibits, expert horticultural speakers, food vendors and entertainment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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