skillful

Example Sentences

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The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“He emphasized materials in a very skillful way. His lighting creates spatial depth. You get a different idea of what the architecture consists of.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

But McKenzie, the son of Southland dairy farmers, has been resilient, selfless and, as ever, highly skillful.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

“It’s from my latest vocabulary lesson. It means shrewd or skillful, though you might be confusing it with the herb used for easing sore teeth and gums.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan