as in graceful
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Recent Examples of acrobatic
Starkey’s agents had to perform acrobatic feats of scheduling to accommodate both his teen-heartthrob role and his adult breakthrough.
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Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III may have made the most acrobatic play of the season on Monday night against the Detroit Lions.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
What preceded their reaction was an acrobatic save of the very highest quality.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
And his next hoop came on an acrobatic tip-in, his athleticism on display even in Year 22.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III may have made the most acrobatic play of the season on Monday night against the Detroit Lions.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
What preceded their reaction was an acrobatic save of the very highest quality.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
And his next hoop came on an acrobatic tip-in, his athleticism on display even in Year 22.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic
Adjective
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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With graceful bubbles and a silky mouthfeel, lemon and pear dance on the palate.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
Adjective
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From embracing digital transformation to prioritizing sustainability and developing agile leadership, the coming year holds tremendous potential for organizations that are ready to lead the charge in an ever-evolving world.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Standing 27–29 inches tall and weighing up to 150 pounds, these muscular, yet agile, dogs are built to fend off predators and thrive in harsh terrain.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What Are The 10 Rarest Domestic Cat Breeds? By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 A Reddit user's decision to get a cat for his feline pet after consulting the internet has become a huge success, delighting viewers online.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Research has made feline life a lot more entertaining as toys have also progressed.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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During subsequent decades, the Soviets and its pliant regime were defeated, the country was racked by civil war, and various Islamist groups became ascendant, including the Mujahedin, Taliban, al-Qaeda, and Isis-Khorasan.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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Notably, Assad was pliant to the ayatollahs’ Iran, the theocratic state bent on reshaping the region in the name of Shi’ite jihad.—
Bassem Eid,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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All three styles are unlined and fabricated from supple calf leather, suede, or a glossy, shiny coated sheepskin leather.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Beyond belts, Hanks’ Powell Bison Bifold wallet, made from soft, supple bison leather and heavy-duty thread, features eight card slots, two hidden pockets, a flip-up ID window and a spacious cash compartment—perfect for keeping everything organized.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, some teams might conclude that the 49ers’ zone-running scheme, which calls for nimble lineman, hasn’t been ideal for the big-bodied guard.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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That thoughtful approach to graphics is of a piece with this package’s professional finish overall, from the nimble editing to the slightly overemphatic but slick musical soundtrack.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Of course, some experts think CEOs should be a little more flexible.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Institutional players are prioritizing proptech companies that deliver scalability and operational efficiency, particularly in flexible workspaces or alternative housing. 2.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobatic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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