virtuoso 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of virtuosonext
1
as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto

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2
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a virtuoso director, he is known for using every resource and technique known to film to tell a story

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virtuoso

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noun

ˌvər-chü-ˈō-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce virtuoso (audio)
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a violin virtuoso

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Recent Examples of virtuoso
Adjective
The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Thanks to more than 200 years of intense and virtuoso scientific work, what were once valid or at least plausible concerns and objections to vaccines have been overcome. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Noun
Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026 Conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival at the New York Philharmonic has triggered a rhapsody in the city’s classical-music scene—particularly among the young virtuosos of the Juilliard School, shot here with some of the Philharmonic’s key players. — Theo Wenner, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuoso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuoso
  1. skillful
  2. skilled
  3. expert
  4. masterful
  5. adept
  6. master
  7. artistic
  8. proficient
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
  • 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
Noun
  • They are usually still protected by maternal antibodies, experts say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Rockefeller Foundation has just published a policy proposal – developed in partnership with leading experts – that details how a Growth and Investment Reset could work.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • Atlanta United fell to Inter Miami FC 3-1 at home on Saturday night as Messi delivered a masterful performance.
    — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Arcel is masterful in a character study whose protagonist is often unreadable and elusive — and whose previously unexposed inner cold streak proves catastrophic to her community.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of masterful
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
Noun
  • Named the After Series, Anastassiades drew inspiration from Danish masters like Kaare Klint and Poul Kjærholm.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After graduating, Tatham went to UCLA for a masters in architecture.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • Sy, who served as artistic producer on previous installments, makes his debut as co-showrunner alongside Louis Leterrier for the show’s fourth part, on top of co-producing it through their joint banner Carrousel Studios.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a display of the house’s skin care from the past and present, while other artistic creations here are by Victoire de Castellane, Jean-Michel Othoniel and India Mahdavi.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of artistic
Adjective
  • Twelve to eighteen months in, the board starts wondering why the organization’s performance has stalled—and why the new leader is not proficient in their new role, even if they were never properly evaluated or supported in their new duties.
    — Christina Greenberg, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
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