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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
An ultra-rare 1913 Gibson Style O Acoustic Archtop once played by the two virtuosos is now up for grabs via Reverb, an online marketplace for new and used musical instruments and other goods.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Instead, this antagonistic virtuoso has started letting the sticky dark feelings fueling those nightmares seep into other genres.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
If making an entrance is a form of art, then last night's Met Gala had its fair share of virtuosos.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Noun
First, visitors are introduced to Coltrane, the musical virtuoso.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
An ultra-rare 1913 Gibson Style O Acoustic Archtop once played by the two virtuosos is now up for grabs via Reverb, an online marketplace for new and used musical instruments and other goods.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Instead, this antagonistic virtuoso has started letting the sticky dark feelings fueling those nightmares seep into other genres.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
If making an entrance is a form of art, then last night's Met Gala had its fair share of virtuosos.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuoso
Adjective
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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And there was also skillful attention to the right marketing and distribution details.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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While advanced data analytics can flag some of these anomalies, a skilled negotiator with full market visibility can go deeper.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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But forcing a cofounder relationship can do more harm than good: Research by entrepreneurship expert Noam Wasserman and others shows that conflict within the founding team is one of the primary reasons high-potential startups fail.—
Julia Austin,
Harvard Business Review,
9 July 2025
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Original cast members included food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, design chief Bobby Berk, grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness, culture and lifestyle specialist Karamo Brown and fashion connoisseur Tan France.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This is the masterful alchemy of the Lazy CF Ranch outdoor furniture line, where utility meets heirloom-quality fine art.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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Don’t ever doubt theater’s ability to spin a masterful tale out of unusual material.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Sheeraz is also adept at timing; if his foe offers a slight opening, Sheeraz can exploit it and land a powerful strike.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Noni Madueke is adept at doing the same, arriving on the right wing (with Nkunku himself switching from right to left) before finishing the game on the left during his cameo — as shown below.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Upper Buffalo Land Becomes Wilderness Area Tom Foti is a master botanist and former ecologist/research chief at the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.—
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arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Learn how to meal prep like a pro, create quick and nutritious grab-and-go options, and master time-saving hacks that keep you energized without the morning chaos.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Jones previously held the position of men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton, as well as Dior and Fendi.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 July 2025
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With music as a core artistic focus, Volga hosts a calendar of live performances both on the rooftop and in its underground music room.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Statewide, 28 schools got A grades despite at least half of their students not being proficient in language arts, while 56 schools got the top grade even though half or more of their students scored poorly in math.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Some analysts said a new category of jobs could require humans to evaluate the quality and authenticity of AI output, while others said AI may become proficient enough to negate many of those roles.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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“Virtuoso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuoso. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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