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
What everyone made sure to add, though, was his workmanlike approach to the position.
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Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
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.
—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
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Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2023
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.
—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
See all Example Sentences for workmanlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike
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
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My partner’s organization, energy, confidence, focus, and skillful ability to take charge?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sophomore guards Green, Kensley Vest and Lexi Ehrhardt did a masterful job from that point protecting the ball and keeping it away from the Jaguars.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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From drafting Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 Draft to making crucial trades like bringing in A.J. Brown and drafting key players such as Jalen Carter and DeVonta Smith, Roseman's moves have been nothing short of masterful.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ducati Ducati promises fans of the previous V-twin will find this engine exhibiting similar smooth performance across the rev range, albeit with more power on tap.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with Billboard in 2022 the legendary group reflected on becoming recognized for their smooth, sultry, R&B music.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In an interview with Deadline, Audiard said the film intends to take artistic license with some of the Mexican influence.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Further amplifying the night’s celebration of artistry, Michelle O’Connor, Global Artistic Director of L’Oréal Matrix, conducted a live hair demonstration, showcasing the transformative power of textured hair as an artistic medium.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Special Items Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Many fruits and vegetables are so delicate that they must be harvested by hand, so machines can’t supplement human labor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When the researchers tested the system using videos of 158 real-world cases, 53% of reports written by the surgeons contained discrepancies, compared with 29% of AI reports, as determined by an expert team of reviewers.—
Nancy Lapid,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
Emily Goligoski,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Workmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmanlike. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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