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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form
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as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummate
Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2024
Otherwise healthy workers keel over at their desks after long stretches of overtime or after consummating a high-pressure deal, usually from a stroke or heart attack.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Gordon has been a consummate professional in Houston across the last seven seasons.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, Cohen remained the consummate professional, throwing it to Richard Quest for an interview with Pitbull.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
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But enough of Johnson’s English compatriots were persuaded of this proposition to give him a massive parliamentary majority in the election of December 2019, just seven weeks before the Brexit deal was consummated.
—Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2024
Otherwise healthy workers keel over at their desks after long stretches of overtime or after consummating a high-pressure deal, usually from a stroke or heart attack.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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For years, this vital task of ensuring software quality has been the domain of skilled programmers, whose meticulous work has been crucial to launching reliable products and sometimes slows down the velocity of new features.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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When examining adoption challenges, finance, cybersecurity, and enterprise software sectors face significant obstacles, such as skilled personnel shortages, data privacy issues, and integration with existing systems.Quora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Scott has long enjoyed making men in positions of power look like utter fools.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Batman’s comedic Technicolor stylings — and the utter sincerity with which stars Adam West and Burt Ward led viewers through them — have lived on through countless references and parodies in the ensuing decades, as well as a mercurial relationship with Batman fans.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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For the Friend Who's Always Running Late: No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm The No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm is the ultimate gift idea for the no-makeup makeup lover.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ouai Jingle All The Ouai Travel-Size Gift Set The ultimate holiday gift pick in Atkin’s opinion, this kit includes a travel-sized version of some of the brand’s best-sellers, including the detox shampoo, leave-in conditioner, anti-frizz cream, and St. Barts scalp and body scrub.Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Princess Charlene completed the look with chunky black pumps and a lilac fascinator adorned with black feathers.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The singer’s body had previously been held by local authorities in order to complete toxicology and other lab tests to determine his cause of death.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The trickiest part of roasting the absolute tastiest turkey is brining it.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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The songs recorded for what became Big Star’s mythical third LP run the whole gamut from absolute heartbreak to unfettered joy.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Demons finished 7-4 in their first season back in 4A. Next week: Heritage at Pueblo West, TBA Want more sports news?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Polar Semiconductor was the first to finish negotiations and finalize its agreement.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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College professors complain that the students coming to them aren’t even adept at reading books.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Most foreign governments have become adept over the years at managing Washington, the multilayered and federal U.S. political system.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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