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adjective

ˈkän(t)-sə-mət How to pronounce consummate (audio)
Definition of consummatenext
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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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2
as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form

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3
as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace

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consummate

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verb

ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌmāt How to pronounce consummate (audio)
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
Hopeful surfers should book lessons with the consummate professionals at Tropicsurf on-site, while the wellness-minded have their choice of Pilates, yoga, a Jungle Sports studio, and a comprehensive spa. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 There aren’t many stains on the legacy of consummate conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, best known as the long-running maestro, front and center, for the New York Philharmonic beginning in the 1950s. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Contracts have not been signed, but all parties are optimistic the deal will be consummated, according to a source and CBS Sports, which first reported the story. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 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
  1. skilled
  2. utter
  3. ultimate
  4. complete
  5. skillful
  6. absolute
  7. maximum
  8. finish
Adjective
  • The plebeians have plenty to be furious about, but their representatives, skilled at turning a crowd into a mob, seem hellbent on shoring up their own influence.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • It is stored in plain text in RAM and can theoretically be accessed by administrators, cloud operators, hypervisors, or highly skilled attackers through malware, insider threats, or side-channel attacks.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • But the nation’s summer has been an utter slog, lacking the identity and joy on the pitch that spectators have come to expect.
    — Doha Madani, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • Explore the deals below and get ready to host the ultimate holiday gathering.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The team, hailing from the archipelago off the coast of West Africa, has grown to represent the ultimate underdog.
    — Andrea Bossi, Allure, 3 July 2026
Definition of ultimate
Verb
  • Before Greene's first homer, Kerry Carpenter hit a solo shot in which center fielder Spencer Jones could not complete a leaping catch at the right-center field fence and saw the ball pop out of his glove into the Yankees' bullpen.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • During his tenure, ownership of the team shifted from the O’Malley family to Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Entertainment Group, which completed the purchase of the Dodgers in March 1998.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • One of the few calls of the night was from Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, ready to get his hands on the skillful point guard.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of absolute
Adjective
  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of maximum
Verb
  • That was a 2019 Bahamas Bowl loss in Will Healy’s first season at Charlotte, which finished 7-6 for the 49ers’ lone winning season since elevating to the FBS in 2015.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
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