masterly

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But Duchamp’s greatest objects are his designs for exhibition brochures and posters, and a masterly wooden chess set from 1918.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Writing about the U.N. deliberations on Iraq, Will gushed over Secretary of State Colin Powell’s supposedly sober, masterly and “unhistrionic” presentation.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

“Where Eve once seemed wild and inspired to Joan,” writes Anolik, “she now seemed slack and slothful. Where Joan once seemed meticulous and masterly to Eve, she now seemed dogged and doctrinaire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Through it all stood the impassive Ancelotti, the masterly facilitator of great players, working it out with the help of those in his charge, including a lengthy touchline conversation with Carvajal close to half-time.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024

She tugged at the knots, and he could see that she had done a masterly job of connecting them to each other, leaving a length of vine between.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry