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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a training course that transformed the former technophobe into the compleat computer geek almost overnight
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
an exhaustive how-to guide for anyone planning the compleat wedding
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compleat
Adjective
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Saros With Returnal, developer Housemarque made the skillful transition from shmup to third-person shooter.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025 -
My partner’s organization, energy, confidence, focus, and skillful ability to take charge?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, no good Mardi Gras party is complete without a parade.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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And the vibe is not complete without jazz or a nineties playlist.—
Akili King,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And there are, of course, a whole bunch of noneconomic reasons people don't move, including wanting to remain close to family and friends.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last night, the show celebrated its premiere in Los Angeles, and the whole A-list crew turned out for the affair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is one way the test assesses whether a child is proficient in reading.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to the latest data, only 53% of the city’s public school students were proficient in math on state exams.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While attempting to listen to Baldoni’s entire six-minute groveling voicemail to Lively has practically become a TikTok challenge.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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When the Trump administration ordered a 90-day freeze on almost all international aid, halting the US’ entire global development network overnight, the camp hospital was forced to shut its doors, sending shock waves through the refugee community.—
Ivan Watson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As excellent as Evans was as Cap, Mackie’s shown equal skill in crafting his own version of what that character should mean – in his case, weathering the pressures and politics of being a national symbol and being as adept with his words as his fists.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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In every era of Rush’s career, the band were adept at making catchy, radio-friendly music.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 Feb. 2025
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Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Read More architecture Interior Designer Explains Every Decision Behind This SoHo Loft Renovation Today, AD welcomes interior designer Darren Jett to tour one of his most recent design projects, a full Soho loft renovation.—
Tiana Randall,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Compleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compleat. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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