1
as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability
a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto
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2
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
Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Conducted by Ruth Reinhardt, the work featured saxophone virtuoso Steven Banks in his Minnesota Orchestra debut.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2025
This was the kind of virtuoso filmmaking Lynch had never displayed before and perhaps would never do again (with the arguable exception of Mulholland Drive).
—Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
But Ell is also a guitar virtuoso influenced by some very non-country artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Artist’s Muse and Sonic Healer: Alice Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey, is a beacon for today’s artists.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Conducted by Ruth Reinhardt, the work featured saxophone virtuoso Steven Banks in his Minnesota Orchestra debut.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2025
This was the kind of virtuoso filmmaking Lynch had never displayed before and perhaps would never do again (with the arguable exception of Mulholland Drive).
—Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
But Ell is also a guitar virtuoso influenced by some very non-country artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuoso
Adjective
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His non-fiction book The Onion Field, published in 1973, would stand as, arguably, his literary masterpiece, a skillful telling of the true tale of a 1963 kidnapping of two LAPD officers and the brutal murder of one of them.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman tamped down all of his gritty charm to embody a squirrely surveillance expert, again showcasing a skillful adaptability early in his career.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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For those keeping track, her character – a highly skilled assassin – was a fundamental part of the superhero team known as the Avengers who gave her life in order to procure an Infinity Stone which ultimately defeated extraterrestrial supervillain Thanos and saved the universe.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The best communicators are not just skilled speakers but also active listeners who understand the deeper layers of interaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Immigration law experts spoke with NPR about the case and why Khalil's status as a green card holder is significant.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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In light of the recent measles outbreaks, experts emphasize the best way parents can protect themselves and their kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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From Broderick Turner: James Harden was masterful in pouring in 50 points for a Clippers team that once again has endured a slew of injuries at the most inopportune time.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Three members of the ‘Crab Five’ delivered the flavor Queen, the freshman from Baltimore, was masterful in the second half for Maryland, scoring 13 of his points in the period.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In many ways, the Fords were proto-Trumps, proving adept at turning private scandal into surprising public popularity.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mere act of displaying a series of steps should not be confused with being adept at choosing steps and making sure that the appropriate steps are being utilized.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Setting up trekking pole tents takes a little practice to master, but Lanshan’s convenient hook system makes the process easy.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
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This was just the beginning of how young tech masters worked on ways to share music across the internet.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bernstein, an outspoken American Jewish conductor renowned for iconic compositions like West Side Story and Candide, was widely admired for his artistic genius and fervent political activism, including marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr during the 1960s.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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But the types of artistic mediums that the series uses to portray Lumon varies and evolves, as the company itself finds new opportunities to convey its message to employees.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Six in 10 fourth graders aren't proficient in math, and seven in 10 can't read at the 4th grade level.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the most recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress paint a less promising picture with fourth grade reading at just 31% proficient and eighth grade math at 37%.—
Jim Cowen,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Virtuoso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuoso. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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