SURE-HANDED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

sure-handed

adjective

Definition of sure-handed

as in deft

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Recent Examples of sure-handed Breece Hall is coming off his first 1,000-yard rushing season, and the sure-handed Garrett Wilson remains the top receiving threat. — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Barkate is set to be a sure-handed option for Mensah at outside receiver. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 And no one should want to see the Rams’ sure-handed wide receiver let generational wealth slip through his fingers. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 When healthy, Pearsall has shown an ability to break open fast as a sure-handed target. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sure-handed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed

Adjective

But then James Bond strode into the pages of popular culture, dapper and deft.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, Mascis has developed a similar reputation as an interview subject, quietly sitting and offering deft nonanswers.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of deft

Adjective

All this is fun to read, since Philbrick is an adept and congenial storyteller.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
One of Indian democracy’s great achievements is that even its poorest citizens have proved adept at recognizing when the power of their vote is being wrested away, gauging the consequences and organizing to resist.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of adept

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

Students were able to test out the robot, trying to complete such dexterous tasks as removing a Starburst candy from its wrapper and tying knots.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Baseball serves as a test platform for these underlying capabilities, with dexterous manipulation, the ability to handle objects skillfully and reliably, remaining the larger objective.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of dexterous

Adjective

The Weatherby Lake resident says Platte County public schools are more expensive per pupil than private schools, but less proficient in reading and math.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Despite the claims and clamor, well into the twenty-first century, less than 40 percent of American twelfth graders are proficient in basic literacy.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026