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Recent Examples of acrobatic
Gilgeous-Alexander put his stamp on this game early with a variety of acrobatic finishes, and Chet Holmgren took over the scoring to make up for the absence of Jalen Williams.
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Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, in Lund’s keenly discerning view, the game—its swings and misses, hits and runs, acrobatic catches and awkward miscues—is inseparable from the human element that goes into each of these crucial yet infinitesimal incidents.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
In another, a figure makes an acrobatic offering of wine, the libation flowing behind him from a drinking horn.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
On TikTok her fans have been contributing increasingly acrobatic and outlandish positions of their own.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, in Lund’s keenly discerning view, the game—its swings and misses, hits and runs, acrobatic catches and awkward miscues—is inseparable from the human element that goes into each of these crucial yet infinitesimal incidents.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
In another, a figure makes an acrobatic offering of wine, the libation flowing behind him from a drinking horn.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
On TikTok her fans have been contributing increasingly acrobatic and outlandish positions of their own.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic
Adjective
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As with most new pursuits, our learning curve was steep and our movements the antithesis of graceful.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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Coastal live oaks stretched their long branches into a graceful embrace.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 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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It must be integrated into a broader cyber resilience strategy—one that ensures organizations remain agile and adaptive in an increasingly complex threat landscape.—
David Redekop,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Standing at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 196 pounds, this agile robot can reach a top speed of 5.6 mph (approximately 8.2 feet per second).—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pace said many of the cats are suffering from upper respiratory infections, eye infections and feline leukemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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Beyond premium ingredients, Made by Nacho also invests in pet health research to ensure each formula meets feline dietary needs.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Political parties have been dissolved by a pliant judiciary.—
Sun Narin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Crafted from supple suede panels with just a hint of slouch, this zip-top tote from the relatively new brand Métier is the epitome of quiet luxury.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Scott was remarkably nimble for a 6-2, 220-pound first baseman and won eight gold gloves.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those with diverse economies can be somewhat nimble in their recovery.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobatic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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