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

Mbappe was the standout performer for France at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey but this was a consummate team performance from the tournament favourites, who have won all four of their matches this summer, scoring 13 goals. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Anna is a consummate host, making everyone feel welcome. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026

Verb

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 For this reason, the board recently named Walker its new CEO, replacing founder Kendall Pelling, who conceived of the nonprofit but was unable to consummate many partnerships. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consummate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate

Adjective

Arteta is clearly skilled at fostering a sense of togetherness and unity among the squad.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Industrial bet Australia expects the broader AUKUS effort to create thousands of skilled jobs in South Australia.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

In both cases, there is something at once magisterial and leadenly self-regarding about the melancholic rhythms of Cusk’s prose, with its stiff and stately syntax and its utter impatience with the real vagaries of difference.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
The Carolina Panthers played their offensive starters for three series on Saturday, and the result was an utter flop.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Yet Google has always noted that the G6 is rarely about ultimate power; instead it is optimised for on-device AI.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Dodgers' financial advantages over most teams, and their success in building consistently competitive rosters, has created a subculture of fans who view LA as the ultimate enemy.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ultimate

Verb

The company completed its Metronome acquisition in January, and Stripe said the metering engine was already used by OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia to bill on tokens and GPU seconds.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
If completed, the sale would shore up Spain's leadership in a strategic sector by creating a new olive oil giant that would encompass a range of brands and secure a roughly 15% share of national consumption.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

Fortunately, her protégées—her grandnieces and other female students in the village—are skillful artists in their own right.

— Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Rogers is a skillful campaigner who might continue to capitalize on this strategy.

— Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends, and teammates during this devastating time.

— Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

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