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adjective

ˈkän(t)-sə-mət How to pronounce consummate (audio)
Definition of consummatenext
1
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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2
as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form

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3
as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace

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verb

ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌmāt How to pronounce consummate (audio)
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
Adjective
Buffett has been the consummate buy-and-hold investor who generally ignores near-term rate moves. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Jalen Smith should hold some value and, in the meantime, is a consummate veteran in a locker room. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
But in the present instance our duty does not, in my opinion, end with refusing to consummate this questionable transaction. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 At the 1977 Winter Meetings, on the shores of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, the New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Braves and Pirates consummated an 11-player blockbuster that stunned the baseball contingent gathered at the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consummate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
  1. skilled
  2. utter
  3. ultimate
  4. complete
  5. skillful
  6. absolute
  7. maximum
  8. finish
Adjective
  • Indeed, Rabe might just have the toughest job of all, and not because she is regularly called upon to joust (sometimes loudly) with performers as skilled and, to repeat, beloved as Louis-Dreyfus and Harris.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Using that information to inform computer models, the scientists found that mosasaurs were skilled ambush predators built for a quick sneak attack.
    — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of skilled
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  • Popular at American Chinese or Cajun-style Chinese restaurants, the sticky-sweet chicken is the utter definition of delicious, luring weary shoppers into food courts to find refuge from the bubblegum pink sweatpants and ripped denim.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • In broad, romantic strokes, Diotima is Scott’s ultimate muse.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
  • At Ann Demeulemeester, feathers, tulle and statement cuffs, alongside beaded jewelry, are the ultimate pieces to elevate a dark romantic looks.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of ultimate
Verb
  • Pair it with the matching Cherry Check toaster and flameless dinner candles to complete the look from the kitchen to the dining room—after all, each piece is on clearance.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The team also completed a critical-design review, another milestone in preparing the technology for delivery.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • Why were the conspiracy theorists about Courtney Love so inclined to believe the absolute worst about her?
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson was an absolute fantasy monster with Harrison off the field last season, so his main concern becomes the inevitable QB switch to rookie Carson Beck.
    — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of absolute
Adjective
  • The Category 2 storm had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) and was moving northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Mallard pleaded guilty to making false claims regarding IRS refunds, an offense that carries a maximum term of five years in prison.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum
Verb
  • Founder Marty Odlin told me the company had not finished developing sensors and methods to reliably measure key properties such as pH and dissolved inorganic carbon.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The two sides reworked Norvell’s deal in December 2024 after the Seminoles finished 2-10 in the program’s worst season in 50 years.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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