masterful
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His portrayal of a paleontologist suddenly discovering that the creatures he’s studied in rock and bone have come to life is just masterful.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
The misplaced foot is something of an optical illusion, due mainly to Trumbull’s less than masterful drawing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Early has a masterful understanding of both melodrama’s power and its inherent comedy.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Wrobleski’s performance — seven innings of one-hit, one-run ball — was a masterful bounce-back, powered by that fastball.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
In the latter half of the century, as technology moved from the military and corporate settings into our businesses and homes, the devices grew masterful at capturing our attention.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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