athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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Carter transitioned from off-ball linebacker to EDGE this season and has shown promising athleticism with potential for growth as a pass rusher.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Wolf’s athleticism, instincts and reads are phenomenal.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
For instance, a genetic essentialist would say that a person’s athleticism, intelligence, personality and a range of other traits are encoded entirely in their DNA.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Payton admitted that Nix’s athleticism surprised him.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Wolf’s athleticism, instincts and reads are phenomenal.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
For instance, a genetic essentialist would say that a person’s athleticism, intelligence, personality and a range of other traits are encoded entirely in their DNA.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Payton admitted that Nix’s athleticism surprised him.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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