finesse fi-NES noun verb WS #18

impressive delicacy and skill; refined grace and elegance in performance, manner, or design; subtlety and tact in handling difficult situations

1. The chef's finesse with spices created a perfectly balanced and flavorful dish.
2. The diplomat's finesse helped avoid what could have been an international incident.
3. The pianist played the difficult passage with remarkable finesse and precision.
4. Her finesse in handling the delicate negotiations impressed all parties involved.
5. The surgeon's finesse during the operation saved the patient's life.

to do something with great skill and subtlety; to handle a situation with delicate skill; to achieve something through cleverness rather than force

1. He tried to finesse the conversation away from the controversial topic.
2. She finessed her resume to highlight her most relevant experience for the position.
3. She managed to finesse her way out of the awkward situation with a charming smile.
4. The quarterback had to finesse the ball through a narrow gap between defenders.
5. The negotiator finessed the deal by finding creative solutions that satisfied everyone.