expertly

adverb

Definition of expertlynext
as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner the apple pie was a traditional but expertly made version of an old favorite

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Recent Examples of expertly The All Blacks' set-piece was reliable and inside backs Josh Jacomb, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ioane expertly set up chances wide out. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 But Hathaway is the glue that holds both movies together, expertly charting Andy's journey from reluctant assistant to ruthless ladder climber to crusading editor. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Aircraft must also be able to collect and expertly interpret the data that the sensors send back to them. — David Szondy august 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain, NYFF62), who also wrote the show’s music and lyrics, keeps things expertly balanced on a knife’s edge between musical theater satire and cathartic character study. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Expect refined takes on local favorites, to expertly grilled meats and seasonal vegetable dishes, alongside a thoughtful wine list showcasing Greek producers. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The experience mixes expertly cooked Japanese bites along with luscious sashimi and nigiri. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertly
  1. masterfully
  2. skillfully
  3. well
  4. artfully
  5. capably
  6. neatly
  7. deftly
Adverb
  • The Hisense 65-inch E7 Series masterfully blends MiniLED precision with 144-hertz gaming performance.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That was the trademark philosophy of legendary interior designer Albert Hadley, who masterfully shaped high-society taste for decades.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterfully
Adverb
  • My servers, Simon Yun and Michael Richards, skillfully handled busy dining rooms from the first seating on a Friday evening to the last seating on a Tuesday night.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At this unassuming spot in Jardim Botânico, Sudbrack skillfully uses a traditional clay oven to draw remarkable flavors from the simplest of seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients.
    — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillfully
Adverb
  • Dress well, change often Saint-Tropez has always welcomed a touch of fashion bravado.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bally's Chicago remains well situated to continue delivering on its obligations.
    — CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Floral centerpieces, artfully designed by MJ Wittman of Fleuressence, are underwritten by Stephanie Wilbur.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Each Fernie's Frozen Espresso-tini Bar is artfully drizzled with ribbons of chocolate shell coating, hardening into a delicate, crackable bite, making for the ultimate pick-me-up on a stick!
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of artfully
Adverb
  • Bryant capably replaced Will Campbell as the starting left tackle for one practice, and continues to be solid in 1-on-1 pass rush.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His professional background is in private equity, and LAFC, the team he's been with since its founding in 2014, which is widely regarded as one of the most capably run franchises in MLS.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of capably
Adverb
  • Her hair is straight and left down, tucked behind her ears so the cap frames her face neatly.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Store firewood neatly, preferably elevated and away from the house, and clear clutter that could shelter rodents.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • The motion goes on to deftly undercut one of the AGs’ main talking points.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The view changes as the ship’s pilots deftly navigate worlds — or at least try to — like the metropolis of Coruscant and the deserts of Tatooine.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of deftly

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