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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form
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as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummate
Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Fueled by booze and drugs, the brothers consummate their unhealthy mutual admiration relationship with a kiss at the playful urging of their (also kissing) party yacht friends Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Gordon has been a consummate professional in Houston across the last seven seasons.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Verb
Shortly afterward, the Lightning consummated the trade for Gourde and Bjorkstrand.
—Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Fueled by booze and drugs, the brothers consummate their unhealthy mutual admiration relationship with a kiss at the playful urging of their (also kissing) party yacht friends Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
Adjective
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.—
Vi at Aventura,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pride and Prejudice is the ultimate romantic comedy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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When as natural as possible is your ultimate goal, Jergens is your bestie.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pair of Goggles: Custom goggles to complete the rider’s gear.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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During his first term, after Trump withdrew the U.S. from a major trade agreement called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, participants completed the pact on their own.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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These factors underscore a central fact — value and price are relative terms, not absolute ones.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After posting a 21st-place average finish over 252 races driving for Front Row, McDowell is 15th in the Cup Series standings entering Darlington.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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Robinson started in place of Herro, finishing the loss with 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three-point range in 31 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Currently, there is no formal training program to ensure that a doctor is adept at robotic surgery.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Moscow is particularly adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a raft of tactics that can include targeting vital cables snaking along the seabed.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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