How to Use masterful in a Sentence

masterful

adjective
  • He did a masterful job of staying out of trouble.
  • His manner was masterful and abrupt.
  • Pro tip: Grab a seat at the counter to watch the masterful cooking up close.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
  • Twins righty Joe Ryan was masterful against the Red Sox.
    Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
  • Dutcher has done a masterful job making the keys to get in.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
  • In that masterful story, a man journeys to a village of the dead.
    Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023
  • If the fame ever went to his head, Tate did a masterful job hiding it.
    Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The end result can be a masterful mish-mash of an outfit that’s ready for the rodeo or a rooftop party.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 June 2023
  • The 6-foot-1 junior has proved to be masterful in walking that line.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • What Candice Iloh does on the page –– telling the story of Ada with such raw emotion, and all in verse –– is masterful.
    Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Paul was masterful in a way that didn’t completely show in the box score, with 15 points and 12 assists.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Jan. 2022
  • Coach Jon Sumrall has done a masterful job this season, and the Wiregrass is buzzing.
    Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 1 Dec. 2022
  • His feel for the game and ability to exploit the defense is masterful.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Following up that masterful game may seem to be a Herculean task (or a Thor-sized one, in this case).
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Hurley hasn’t coached at the pro level, but he’s done a masterful job in college.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
  • The turquoise, sea green, navy blue and enamel elements are the result of masterful hands.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Teheran, staked to that early lead, was masterful through his six innings.
    Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2023
  • In the last few years, Martha has also become masterful at her selfie game.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 19 June 2023
  • Coach Luke Fickell has been masterful at preparing the Bearcats for big games the past four seasons.
    Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The masterful French menu was crafted by chef Jean Imbert.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
  • But longtime coach Lou Richie is doing a masterful job with this version of the Dragons.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Sleek leather racing jackets—an ode to his own masterful skills behind the wheel.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • It’s so beautiful to see someone’s art and voice change over many years and be so masterful, honed in, and well-crafted.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The show’s masterful fourth outing unpacks the steep cost of a trade in which people are expendable.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Edey finished with 21 point and 15 rebounds in what might have been his final college game, but the Knights were masterful against him in the second half.
    Tom Withers, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
  • There are no missteps on this track as J. Cole brings an equally profound and masterful part.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Turco: Tony did a masterful job of documenting his work over the years.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Johnson did a masterful job of gobbling up support for his reelection bid and will have a strong record to tout.
    Dallas News, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Darvish was masterful against the Mets, and comes to the Division Series with a 16-8 regular season record.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Uber is masterful at this, and its approach has helped cement its position in many markets.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

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