as in dexterity
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Noun
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Four were from the Bundesliga but none had an answer for Arminia’s waspish pressing, their lightning-quick counter attacks, and their coaching staff’s exhaustive preparation and tactical dexterity.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025 -
The structure of their hands and wrists is more common with modern human dexterity than that of chimpanzees and gorillas.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
15 May 2025
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During the open practice on Tuesday, TCU was relaxed and at ease going through a series of warms up.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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The sleek design blends the ease of a ballet flat with the structure of a loafer, while the breathable knit upper keeps your feet cool and makes for easy packing during vacations and weekend getaways.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The 2021 Collage Proprietary Red is a striking study in balance—intensely structured yet polished, with deep concentration and finesse.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Yet the rest of the exhibition urges us to question what, exactly, is so fine about fine art, and what can get missed or ignored in the quest for finesse.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Critical leadership skills can be learned through the creative and joyful act of reading children’s books.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Eight of Pentacles: This is a month to hone your skills and refine your craft, as Mercury’s journey through Aquarius should sharpen your focus until the 14th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Their skilled artistry can be seen in colorful totem poles and intricately woven baskets found throughout the alluring coastal towns.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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The team that would aim to tough the artistry and open skating out of the Florida Panthers and turn game and series into a grind. Didn’t see that Carolina team the first two games of this NHL Eastern Conference finals.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
Noun
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My grandmother was born in Mexico, and my mom always had that type of art in our house.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Although the daguerreotype required a high level of expertise, the process made the medium accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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