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  • noun Plural form of virtuoso.

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Examples

  • A trio of young virtuosos from the Slovak Republic include a young violinist, Karol Danis, and his brother Norbert Danis, pianist, along with music of singer Pavol Kuban.

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  • A trio of young virtuosos from the Slovak Republic include a young violinist, Karol Danis, and his brother Norbert Danis, pianist, along with music of singer Pavol Kuban.

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  • A trio of young virtuosos from the Slovak Republic will at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in World Artists Experiences 'Ambassador Series.

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  • A trio of young virtuosos from the Slovak Republic will at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in World Artists Experiences 'Ambassador Series.

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  • Master classes by big-name virtuosos, such as violinist Pinchas Zukerman, are open to the public.

    WN.com - Articles related to King of AMAs Michael Jackson 2009

  • "virtuosos" who care for old medals, plants, and butterflies -- pursuits which afforded an unceasing supply of ridicule to the essayists of the time; a denunciation of the corruption of modern youth, who learn nothing but new forms of vice in the grand tour; and a fresh assault upon Toland, Tindal, and other freethinkers of the day.

    Alexander Pope English Men of Letters Series Leslie Stephen 1868

  • On his latest release, The Goat Rodeo Sessions Sony Masterworks, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma is joined by three string virtuosos--mandolinist Chris Thile, fiddler Stuart Duncan and bassist Edgar Meyer--for an exploration of Americana music.

    Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

  • On his latest release, The Goat Rodeo Sessions Sony Masterworks, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma is joined by three string virtuosos--mandolinist Chris Thile, fiddler Stuart Duncan and bassist Edgar Meyer--for an exploration of Americana music.

    Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

  • On his latest release, The Goat Rodeo Sessions Sony Masterworks, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma is joined by three string virtuosos--mandolinist Chris Thile, fiddler Stuart Duncan and bassist Edgar Meyer--for an exploration of Americana music.

    Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

  • Still, the performances of this season's three virtuosos can also be traced to something many NFL coaches and players are too haughty to mention: the powerful shaping influence of the college game.

    The NFL's Mount Passmore Scott Cacciola 2011

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  • I really like this word! Its definition really explains the definition of Outliers really well. I would have never guessed that that's what it meant but it sounds very sophisticated and makes sense.

    September 28, 2011

  • I think you picked this word in connection to Outliers because the word virtuosos means a gifted person, or the ability of someone which I connected and referenced to the hockey players talent.

    September 28, 2011

  • Go see Malcolm!

    September 28, 2011