1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the juggler needed lots of dexterity in order to keep all five balls in the air at the same time
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Recent Examples of dexterity
From liquid neural networks inspired by worms to robotic hands that mimic human dexterity, biomimicry is helping robotics evolve in ways that don’t just replace workers but enhance collaboration between humans and machines.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While robotic transport systems are becoming more common, robotic arms and fine motor controls still struggle with tasks requiring dexterity, such as assisting in surgery or handling delicate materials.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 demonstrates a level of dexterity that would make even Bruce Lee raise an eyebrow.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
With both his and James’ verses, the track showcases the kind of lyrical dexterity that’s become a cornerstone of Droog’s music.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While robotic transport systems are becoming more common, robotic arms and fine motor controls still struggle with tasks requiring dexterity, such as assisting in surgery or handling delicate materials.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 demonstrates a level of dexterity that would make even Bruce Lee raise an eyebrow.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
With both his and James’ verses, the track showcases the kind of lyrical dexterity that’s become a cornerstone of Droog’s music.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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At the heart of that debate is a nearly century-old legal precedent: Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a 1935 Supreme Court ruling that limited the President’s ability to remove leaders of independent agencies without cause.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Corbell noted the footage shows the objects do not have a wing or tail, raising questions regarding the aircraft’s ability to fly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Open communication, agility and shared accountability will define success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Blending Fortune 50 precision with startup agility, Jimmie helps to accelerate the journey from ideas to market and reduce innovation risks.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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This investment in financial technology and digital prowess was a common theme among the 385 financial institutions that made this year’s list of the World’s Best Banks.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the aggression and height of Wendie Renard on the backline and the goal-scoring prowess of Kadidiatou Diani up front, can the French combine their talents and shoot for more this time around?—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Still, she's come to terms with the fact that given her talent and aspirations, fame—and selfies—are always going to be part of the job.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Follow Shopify’s lead in including AI proficiency in feedback loops — whether through peer reviews, OKRs or team dashboards.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Prefer lighter, more aromatic reds with earthiness and finesse?—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Devising the tools to fix it could require a degree in public finance, not to mention a talent for political finesse.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Russia is one of world’s most advanced producers of nuclear technology and energy, and is taking advantage of this core competence to expand its own nuclear power stations export capacity.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This term refers to a degree of competence that suggests the individual is among the small fraction of people who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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