as in skillful
unusually proficient in more than one use or skill
A successful do-it-yourselfer who is ambidextrous in all manner of crafts.
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Daniel Vettori, one of the great left-arm spinners of his generation, will develop the younger options, among them wrist-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey and the ambidextrous Kamindu Mendis.
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Body of knowledge Roughly 10 to 15% of people are left-handed; just 1% are ambidextrous, able to use both hands with equal skill.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Knapp credits some of his success to host Ryan Seacrest, who suggested that Knapp use his ambidextrous skills to spin the wheel with his left hand after not finding success using the right.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
As 2026 approaches, the leaders who are pulling ahead are those embracing an ambidextrous organizational model.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Body of knowledge Roughly 10 to 15% of people are left-handed; just 1% are ambidextrous, able to use both hands with equal skill.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Knapp credits some of his success to host Ryan Seacrest, who suggested that Knapp use his ambidextrous skills to spin the wheel with his left hand after not finding success using the right.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
As 2026 approaches, the leaders who are pulling ahead are those embracing an ambidextrous organizational model.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambidextrous
skillful
Adjective
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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And can that leader evolve and morph over time, hopefully becoming more skillful.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Ambidextrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambidextrous. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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