practiced
adjective
prac·ticed
ˈprak-təst 
variants
or less commonly practised
1
: experienced, skilled
a practiced chef
2
: learned by practice
a practiced skill
Synonyms
Examples of practiced in a Sentence
Only a few of the dancers are practiced in traditional ballet.
He split the log with practiced skill.
Recent Examples on the Web
The systematization of something so multifaceted felt a little glib, but Pixar knows how to entertain, and so Inside Out pushed my buttons with practiced ease.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
In the event’s headliner, SNL’s Colin Jost, the White House Correspondents’ Association found a practiced roastmaster with a wealth of previous experience to draw from making fun of Biden live on Saturday nights.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2024
Both drivers slipped into their cars with practiced form.
—Bernard Mokam Gabriela Bhaskar, New York Times, 11 May 2024
The practiced Chern’s been a customer of Yesterday & Today from day one.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
In the event’s headliner, SNL’s Colin Jost, the White House Correspondents’ Association found a practiced roastmaster with a wealth of previous experience to draw from making fun of Biden live on Saturday nights.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2024
Both drivers slipped into their cars with practiced form.
—Bernard Mokam Gabriela Bhaskar, New York Times, 11 May 2024
The practiced Chern’s been a customer of Yesterday & Today from day one.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practiced. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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