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
His golf has looked as good as ever, with full control of his swing and full use of his athletic power.
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ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Joan McDermott, the former athletic director at USF and a member of that committee, said in a deposition that this was because these questions had not been asked of other candidates.
—Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Randolph comes from an athletic family.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The top high school athletic performances from Broward County in basketball, soccer, wrestling, girls weightlifting and cheerleading.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Joan McDermott, the former athletic director at USF and a member of that committee, said in a deposition that this was because these questions had not been asked of other candidates.
—Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Randolph comes from an athletic family.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The top high school athletic performances from Broward County in basketball, soccer, wrestling, girls weightlifting and cheerleading.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
Adjective
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Then came Changbin’s muscular rap.—
Megan Frampton,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Industrial exoskeletons, wearable machines that enhance human strength, are revolutionizing labor-intensive jobs by reducing muscular strain and increasing workers’ endurance.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of the world’s five Blue Zones, Nicoya is known for its high number of centenarians whose longevity is often attributed to their healthy, community-centric lifestyle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kodai Senga got the ball for the Mets and turned in a strong performance in his season debut.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Workers who rely on Marketplace plans may start choosing jobs based primarily on benefits rather than fit, McGough said.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The layout includes cabins for 11 guests and four crew plus ample lounge and dining space, making the vessel fit for private use or charter.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Amid a drumbeat of disclosures that begin to exact consequences for some powerful people — particularly Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain's former Prince Andrew — Congress passed legislation to force the Justice Department to disclose its investigative files on Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The two women’s powerful, mysterious bond is sketched in sharp yet subtle dramatic strokes that are all the more thrilling for their breathless rapidity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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And besides, the fashion mood lately has moved toward a more refined, agile elegance.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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Later, on the winding hills of Andalusia, the vehicle proved itself an agile grand tourer, stopping onlookers in their tracks much the way the original Testarossa still does.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was experimental literature in which the role of the author could be tweaked; in popular fiction, authorship could be a flexible concept.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to experts, someone can be easygoing without being passive, or flexible while also staying engaged.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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