virtuosity
AmericanEtymology
Origin of virtuosity
First recorded in 1665–75; virtuos(o) + -ity
Example Sentences
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There is little in the way of artistic ego or giddy virtuosity on display.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
But in the summer of 1873, which he spent in Gloucester, Mass., Homer had created his first series of watercolors, the seed of his virtuosity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
Oliver summons his son by joyfully remembering his virtuosity on air guitar.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
The vivacity of the art form broke through the screen courtesy of Erivo’s capacity to blast through any barrier with her truthful virtuosity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
The voice rose and fell in a rhythmical, dreamlike recital-part enumeration of earthly trials undergone by the congregation, part rapt display of vocal virtuosity, part appeal to God.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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