CONSUMMATE Synonyms: 250 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈkän(t)-sə-mət

Definition of consummate

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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verb

ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌmāt

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

Crosby is a consummate pro, don’t look for any drama related to his crazy offseason to infect the team. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Zelensky has been the consummate showman and salesman for Ukraine’s war effort in the international arena. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Verb

If the deal is not consummated by next June 4, Paramount will have to pay Warner $7 billion. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026 The team could conceivably sign him to another deal, but the risk of contract forfeiture alone is a reason to delay consummating the trade. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consummate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate

Adjective

Medicare may cover up to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility following a qualifying hospital stay, according to KFF.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is known not just as one of the sport’s most skilled players, but as one of its most boundary-pushing style stars.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

This Ninth — featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale and four superb vocal soloists (Saioa Hernández, Tamara Mumford, David Portillo and Ryan Speedo Green) — became Beethoven, alive in the moment, an instrument of utter joy.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.

— Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ultimate

Verb

Gordon was completed swiftly, earning Newcastle more money than anticipated (with €70m benchmarked).

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Five to six years ago, certainly, people were not thinking about agentic AI systems that can plan and complete multi-step tasks with little to no human intervention.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

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
The English Understand Wool is skillful, funny, and exposes, through twists and turns, the quirks and peculiarities of the privileged, of celebrity, and the publishing world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

Almost all have private terraces or gardens, and the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of absolute splendor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
This perfume features notes of cacao absolute and caramel, along with green hazelnut, jasmine sambac absolute, cedarwood, ambroxan, and moss providing a nutty and earthy element, too.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

And as the rapturous applause and screaming showed, such stealthy-chic designs, with small details and a sharp silhouette, still have maximum impact.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
The table below includes maximum DTI limits and minimum credit score requirements for all of the loan products Rocket Mortgage offers.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

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