VIRTUOSIC Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

virtuosic

adjective

Definition of virtuosic

as in virtuoso

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Recent Examples of virtuosic Longtime fans generally expect virtuosic musicianship from Rush, and the second Garden show was no exception, with Lee delivering punishing bass lines and Lifeson blazing away on the guitar. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 This week, for a few fleeting minutes, between England’s opening goal and the comeback orchestrated by virtuosic Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, its footballers dangled the promise of delivering a fundamental shift in the nation’s mood. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 The concise nine-song set, credited to the Carters, feels more like a tour souvenir, a casually virtuosic collection from two titans with nothing left to prove. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026 Over the past few years, Beatty has quietly positioned himself as a virtuosic songwriter operating on the fringes of pop. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuosic

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Adjective

Every day, the virtuoso violinist plays for an audience of travelers, with his stage in the pedestrian tunnel that links the CTA and parking garages to the terminals.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtuoso

Adjective

Is there a future for the kinds of musical deja vu the Avalanches are so adept at evoking?

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
The august speakers included an Oxford don, a Harvard strategy professor, a New York Times reporter, and … me, the lone representative for the young and technologically adept, unencumbered by conventional wisdom.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of adept

Adjective

That the decade’s anniversary is considered worth marking indicates that Bowie’s standing remains undiminished, with an end that came only two days after the release of his final album, the masterly Blackstar.

— Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
The last redoubt was the masterly Structure 27.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of masterly

Adjective

For Hobby, delays in state funding for her college expenses — and now her professional licensing — slowed her progress toward a better-paying career.

— Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Second, as the nation grew wealthier, other employment opportunities for women emerged in the service economy — in retail, restaurants, leisure and hospitality, and even some professional services.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of professional

Adjective

But this is an entirely different 5-0, as the Chiefs are now powered by a highly efficient offense and a capable defense.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
No one is ignoring that on the other side, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is capable of undressing the Giants’ secondary if New York’s pass rush doesn’t get home.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of capable

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

Adjective

Bryan is an incredibly talented country singer known for writing songs that tell deep and often incredibly emotional stories.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Studios together meant making difficult decisions where the two companies overlapped, and unfortunately that affected talented people.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of talented

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

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