WORKMANLIKE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

workmanlike

adjective

ˈwərk-mən-ˌlīk

Definition of workmanlike

as in virtuoso

accomplished with trained ability the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run

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Recent Examples of workmanlike Murdock wasn’t a combine winner and his pro-day numbers were more workmanlike than anything. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 Cody Ceci led all Kings in time on ice in both the workmanlike shutout of Calgary, essentially a 1-0 game that featured no penalties for the PK to pad his minutes, and then again against Colorado. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026 Undeterred facing the undermanned Portland Trail Blazers, the Hornets took care of business with a workmanlike, 109-93 win to push their win streak to four games. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026 His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workmanlike

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Adjective

The 2003 recording that appears on 2009’s The Live Anthology box set is eight minutes long, with a virtuoso performance by keyboardist Benmont Tench on the lengthy instrumental bridge.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of virtuoso

Adjective

Rogers is a skillful campaigner who might continue to capitalize on this strategy.

— Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
What is not explicit on screen or in the financial results is the intense amount of skillful work, preparation, promotion, production, marketing, and ad sales that goes on behind the scenes.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

After all, indie podcasters are in danger of being sidelined by the large podcast networks, even though indie podcasters are overwhelmingly responsible for the creatively masterful podcasts.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Both of them are masterful big-buck killers and have some tricks for tipping the odds slightly in their favor.

— Scott Einsmann, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterful

Adjective

The huge diversity in artistic opportunity is clearly visible in the finalists for 2026’s Ocean Photographer of the Year award.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Her artistic work extends into visual illustration and fashion, with her tattoos and styling choices making her a distinctively individual presence in the group's lineup.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of artistic

Adjective

There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Pips-in rubber, or inverted rubber, is smooth on the outer surface, and the pips instead touch the inside of the foam.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

While the use of AI in the filmmaking process remains a delicate topic in Hollywood, Wall Street has a more straightforwardly Darwinian view.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Sculptural bangles and bold cuffs are replacing delicate jewelry, whether stacked or balanced on both wrists.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of delicate

Adjective

However, the Migration follows rain and grass, not a fixed calendar, which is why expert planning is essential.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Ahead, Vogue’s definitive guide to the best perfumes for women, along with expert tips on finding the perfect scent that feels uniquely yours.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

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