as in muscular
having great physical strength, skill, or ability
She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.
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Recent Examples of athletic
Dumping Terry and hiring a new replacement is pricey, but this is an athletic department that shops at Neiman Marcus for toilet paper.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite his athletic prowess, Lewis was often portrayed negatively in the media.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
That sentiment aligns with the WTA’s rebrand, which positions the tennis court not just as an athletic arena, but as a stage for high-stakes performance.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Being an athletic tight end is very helpful in your upside case and overall translatability to the NFL.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite his athletic prowess, Lewis was often portrayed negatively in the media.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
That sentiment aligns with the WTA’s rebrand, which positions the tennis court not just as an athletic arena, but as a stage for high-stakes performance.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Being an athletic tight end is very helpful in your upside case and overall translatability to the NFL.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for athletic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
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Medicaid recipients Jessica Martinez and Ana Medina Garcia, cancer survivors and recipients of Medicaid, and Emma Larson, who received a lifesaving treatment for her spinal muscular atrophy due to a reimbursement from the National Institutes of Health, were also invited by Schumer.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Schumer also extended an invitation to Emma Larson, who received treatment for her spinal muscular atrophy due to a reimbursement from the National Institutes of Health, as well as Jessica Martinez and Ana Medina Garcia, recipients of Medicaid from New York.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving your clippings on your lawn leads to healthy, green grass.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Progress and miracles of modern medicine, an active lifestyle, a positive attitude and healthy diet likely helped.—
Si Liberman,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Many people assume that slow, steady cardio — like jogging or brisk walking — is the best way to stay fit.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Last December, for instance, Bella Hadid was spotted in Missoma’s Square Pearl Statement Earrings not once but twice in the course of 24 hours — pairing the statement drop studs with a coordinated suede set during the day and an all-black ‘fit for slightly moodier vibes come night.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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What began as a creative outlet during a transitional period in her life soon blossomed into a powerful form of self-expression.—
DeAnna Taylor,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the company has implemented DataOps principles to create more agile data pipelines, which can result in faster data delivery and increased responsiveness to changing business needs.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Of course, some babies are very agile and will attempt to climb out sooner—at which point they should be moved to a bed.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Changes in economic conditions, market volatility, or new tax laws demand that individuals and business owners remain flexible and proactive.—
Aleksandar Jakovljevic,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But remember to keep your calendar flexible and don’t be afraid to pivot.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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