SKILLFULNESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

skillfulness

noun

Definition of skillfulness

as in skill

subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something the skillfulness with which she handled that touchy situation is indeed admirable

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Recent Examples of skillfulness After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026

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skill

Noun

The partnership is also framed as a skills exchange, giving Indonesian creative talent exposure to ReelShort’s production pipeline.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The company has had a decades-long presence in the country and invested billions in AI infrastructure and related skills training in Brazil, the leading economy in Latin America.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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