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

Buffett has been the consummate buy-and-hold investor who generally ignores near-term rate moves. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Jalen Smith should hold some value and, in the meantime, is a consummate veteran in a locker room. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Along with the Cox deal, Charter also has consummated its plan to acquire Liberty Broadband. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 But in the present instance our duty does not, in my opinion, end with refusing to consummate this questionable transaction. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consummate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate

Adjective

BlackRock, the largest asset manager on earth, put up $100 million over five years to connect 50,000 workers with skilled trades training.

— Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Kacmarek, a skilled run blocker, permitted the first sack of his career.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

Although the jury concluded that Meta had over 43 million violations of the state's unfair practices act, with each transgression carrying a civil penalty as high as $5,000, a New Mexico judge was responsible for determining the ultimate fine.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Some creators recommend the bag, positioning it as the ultimate back-to-school design.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of ultimate

Verb

And digging a tunnel from the Brown to the Blue, even for a couple of miles, would probably only be completed in a decade.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The Adaptable Deck Launcher (ADL) completed its first live-fire demonstration in California on October 27, 2026.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of complete

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

The slap on the wrist capped an otherwise strong Celtics debut for the nine-time All-Star, who was putting on an absolute clinic.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The Milanese Suite combines elegance and spaciousness with absolute comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet).

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of maximum

Verb

All broadcast pairings eventually end, but for Troy Aikman and Joe Buck to finish like this is both needless, and dirty.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
The results were better on Monday, as the Heat’s starting unit finished as a plus-three in 12 minutes together.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

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