masterly

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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

Netherlandish painting is renowned, in part, for its masterly representation of fine fabrics, ornate glass and other sumptuous materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Weaver masterly balances both sides of the equation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

It was farewell to the masterly Kroos, who joined Carvajal, Nacho and late substitute Luka Modric in winning their sixth Champions League title, all equalling the tournament record of another Real icon, Paco Gento.

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