as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
So the football lineman-esque No. 52 Crow-Armstrong sported during his 2024 rookie season inspired the smack talk from Hoyer while the 22-year-old shot hoops with Dansby Swanson and Nicky Lopez next to the complex’s agility field before the Cubs’ first full-squad workout Feb. 14.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
These bots, which weigh less than a gram, feature flapping wings that not only allow for extended flights, but also increased agility – enough to pull off somersaults and trace infinity symbols in the air.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
His ventures have thrived because of their agility and responsiveness to market demands, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
While the Pininfarina Battista was revelatory in demonstrating where the bar is now set with regard to power and performance, the Aston Martin Vantage scored major points for its substantial improvement in both agility and grand-touring acumen.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
These bots, which weigh less than a gram, feature flapping wings that not only allow for extended flights, but also increased agility – enough to pull off somersaults and trace infinity symbols in the air.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
His ventures have thrived because of their agility and responsiveness to market demands, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
While the Pininfarina Battista was revelatory in demonstrating where the bar is now set with regard to power and performance, the Aston Martin Vantage scored major points for its substantial improvement in both agility and grand-touring acumen.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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Koo as Ri is a notable highlight, murdering anyone who stands in his way with the cool dexterity of a concert pianist.—
Robert Daniels,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Every single one is steeped in tradition and local ingredients, yet presented in a modern style that speaks to the vision and dexterity of the kitchen staff.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Stafford would immediately elevate the offensive prowess of the team and could combine with perennial tight end Brock Bowers to create a dynamic pass-catching duo.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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He’s actually tied for the third-best odds, so people are onto his superspeedway prowess now.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pratt has shown an impressive bat, with excellent pitch recognition, and solid eye-hand coordination.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the national coordination that the Fish and Wildlife Service provided will be hard to maintain without Jackson and uncertainty around funding.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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