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well-executed

American

[wel ek-si-kyoot-id] / ˈwɛl ˈɛk sɪˌkyut ɪd /

adjective

performed or carried out in a way that is skillful, graceful, efficient, etc.

Example Sentences

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A well-executed Irish exit isn’t about disappearing—it’s about knowing when a grand goodbye is unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Like me, Kubick is from the Midwest — though she grew up more in a chips-and-dip household — and she’s always cherished the nostalgia of a well-executed cheese ball.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

“I just thought those were really good, well-executed pitches,” Roberts said of the Wood and Garcia home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

But there are several obstacles to even a well-executed plan to downsize.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2025

Well done. 7ou dealt with the situation in a neat, well-executed manner.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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