VIRTUOSITY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

virtuosity

noun

Definition of virtuosity

as in proficiency

formal great ability or skill shown by a musician, performer, etc. Her virtuosity on the piano is amazing.

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Recent Examples of virtuosity Beyond the virtuosity on display in the formula, Chinchilla says, knowing its author is a game changer. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026 Nightlife Ginger Rabbit Owned by chef BJ Lieberman, this 21-plus jazz lounge pairs live music with classic cocktails in a subterranean space that prioritizes mood over virtuosity. — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 But the media dug the myth a little too much; their consuming embrace of it carried a racist undertone, as if Basquiat could only be understood as a derelict version of virtuosity. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026 His virtuosity as a world-class vocalist was second to none. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuosity

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In the scene, Simon’s family speaks Kreyòl — although to varying degrees of proficiency — and the camera lingers on the Haitian feast presented on the table.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Improving reading and math proficiency for public school students to ensure all have an opportunity to succeed.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

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