adroitness

noun

Definition of adroitnessnext
1
as in prowess
mental skill or quickness shows a remarkable adroitness in identifying birds the moment they land at the feeder

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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something with the adroitness of a magician, she twisted the balloons into the shape of a monkey

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitness
  1. prowess
  2. skill
  3. ability
  4. talent
  5. proficiency
  6. aptitude
  7. dexterity
  8. finesse
Noun
  • As mentioned above, Doughty is still good for 50 points even well into his thirties, and a lot of that is via his prowess on the power play.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • Having a boss who lacks communication skills is difficult.
    Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Master money management Having a lot of money is one thing, but wealth requires smart money management skills.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of skill
Noun
  • Prime Video added more this season with pressure alerts, defensive vulnerabilities, and the ability to identify if a team is in man or zone coverage.
    Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • This achievement also highlights their ability to adapt and evolve, continually raising the bar in the competitive tourism landscape.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of ability
Noun
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of only a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities included in a program from global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb that aims to help diverse talent succeed in the biopharma industry.
    Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • By adopting these trends, CEOs can cultivate healthier, happier, and more productive workforces, gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Whether selling products or solving problems, entrepreneurship requires the behavioral skill of communicating with others (and, despite the need for technical proficiency, not relying on a machine to do your job).
    Lynette Tan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • With students able to receive proficiencies ranging from partially met, approaching, meets and exceeds standards, 67.7% of students across the state failed the English portion of the state exam with the overall failure rate rising in 90 Cook County high schools.
    Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • Louis Jourdan, Count Dracula (1977) This BBC TV movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, and Jourdan plays a Dracula who teems with ghoulish sophistication as a refined intellectual with an aptitude for language and etymology.
    Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Remy’s middle-class upbringing doesn’t account for his own aptitude, which isn’t dissimilar from Ayden’s, even if Ayden is further along with his welding skills.
    Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • Attendees could also pose for selfies with Booster Robotics’ T1 model, a short humanoid robot that performed feats of dexterity.
    Kate Conger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
  • By balancing a salmon on its head, an orca might be showcasing its dexterity or attempting to stand out within the group.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of dexterity
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  • This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has the elegance and finesse of a fine Cab from Bordeaux with aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and powdered cocoa and flavors of cassis, graphite, and cigar box.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Decanter described the wine as expressing: A classic and timeless red blend from the Corliss estate sites on Red Mountain, this wine perfectly balances the power of Washington's hottest appellation with the elegance and finesse of varietal Cabernet Franc, which takes center stage in this wine.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of finesse
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