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 teacher was Orlandi himself, both an authority on the history of the instrument and a virtuoso performer. — Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026 Slafkovský had two goals and an assist in a virtuoso performance, and Iowa Wild goaltender Samuel Hlavaj was sensational, stopping 39 of 40 shots, including an 18-save first period that gave his team belief that the improbable was possible. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The decade featured some of the most revered and celebrated virtuosos to ever walk the planet, both critically and commercially. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Jones eventually embraced a broad swath of influences ranging from the inimitable Stevie Wonder to prog-rock virtuoso Keith Emerson. — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • These experts assign ratings after analyzing a company's financials and ability to consistently pay dividends while also seeking capital appreciation.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Leading the way in court There are dozens of cases across the country surrounding the legal status of prediction sites, and experts believe the matter will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • Fighting my way through the pack to earn just enough points to cross the threshold into the next round had the same thrill as Mario Kart World's masterful Knockout Tour mode.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The world will remember Dolly Parton as many things – a masterful songwriter, a pioneering businesswoman and a mother figure.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterful
Adjective
  • Of course, DreamDrive is also adept at dealing with Los Angeles traffic jams.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mythos is adept at spotting cyber vulnerabilities, which showed what Kurtz had been saying all along that companies can't deploy AI and then get AI to protect their systems.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • Braking performance comes courtesy of Gale Speed calipers, a Kustom Tech master cylinder, and custom in-house caliper brackets.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Illusion Of 'Clean' Data Over the past decade, companies have poured enormous effort into data quality, governance frameworks, master data initiatives and cloud migrations.
    — Kevin Campbell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • With a new album and her debut music festival behind her, Rodrigo is readying for her next artistic pursuit.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At Jewelry Monograph, the immersive experience presents conceptual and emblematic pieces within an artistic exhibition.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of artistic
Adjective
  • Weissbart explained that Parton did not necessarily have to assign someone with a proficient expertise in the music industry to oversee her catalog.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to district data, only 12% of high schoolers were proficient in math in the 2024-2025 school year.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
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