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skillful

[skil-fuhl] / ˈskɪl fəl /


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Scenic painter Miriam Hellmann was the skillful hand behind the mural’s final product: an image of a giant, bright orange poppy, a butterfly and a peacock, along with floral and faunal symbols.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Wade, and making skillful strides on the world stage.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

And Mr. Paul’s songs are skillful homages to favorite tunes from the musical-theater canon such as Billy’s “Soliloquy” from “Carousel” and “Ya Got Trouble” from “The Music Man.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

Giving a skillful flick, she jammed the rope in the niche of the broken stone edge.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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