agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Onwenu is big and strong, but speed and agility aren’t necessarily his strong suits.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
If so, speed is of the essence in reallocating resources and in adapting governance to move with agility.
—Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Leon also has a special talent on set pieces for the Saints, using her agility and explosiveness to perform flip throws.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Researchers from Osaka University have used supercomputer simulations to solve the mystery of how dolphins achieve such high speeds and agility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
If so, speed is of the essence in reallocating resources and in adapting governance to move with agility.
—Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Leon also has a special talent on set pieces for the Saints, using her agility and explosiveness to perform flip throws.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Researchers from Osaka University have used supercomputer simulations to solve the mystery of how dolphins achieve such high speeds and agility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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