1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the juggler needed lots of dexterity in order to keep all five balls in the air at the same time
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Recent Examples of dexterity
The rapper has influenced many artists with his melodic flow, lyrical dexterity, intelligent wordplay and vivid storytelling including Eminem, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne and Alicia Keys.
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Their dexterity in formal skills is matched by their conceptual prowess.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
From liquid neural networks inspired by worms to robotic hands that mimic human dexterity, biomimicry is helping robotics evolve in ways that don’t just replace workers but enhance collaboration between humans and machines.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In 35-degree water, individuals may lose dexterity in as little as three minutes, with unconsciousness occurring within 15 to 30 minutes, according to the weather service.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Their dexterity in formal skills is matched by their conceptual prowess.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
From liquid neural networks inspired by worms to robotic hands that mimic human dexterity, biomimicry is helping robotics evolve in ways that don’t just replace workers but enhance collaboration between humans and machines.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In 35-degree water, individuals may lose dexterity in as little as three minutes, with unconsciousness occurring within 15 to 30 minutes, according to the weather service.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The plot device of psychic abilities being tied to (and lost with) virginity is ridiculous, sexist, and better forgotten.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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That’s because sprinting and other plyometrics train fast-twitch muscle fibers — the fibers most responsible for power and agility.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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By focusing on agility, efficiency and compliance, apparel companies can navigate an increasingly complex landscape while maintaining a competitive edge.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2025
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The elephant’s peek-a-boo prowess wasn’t entirely surprising, given that Gabon has a lot of jungle to vanish into.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, this toy’s prowess doesn’t start and stop with its internal capabilities.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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However, vulnerable communities are more at risk, including seniors, children, people with disabilities, those with limited English proficiency and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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For data analysts, proficiency in specialized tools no longer seems so special, and their role of providing pixel-perfect dashboards is gravely threatened.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Was there one technical thing about the process that required an even higher level of choreography and finesse in the fourth episode?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Mar. 2025
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The drink list leans heavily into rum and Latin spirits, delivering cocktails that hold their own against the fire and finesse of the kitchen.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Officials in the Navy recruit heavily at a handful of tech schools, including M.I.T., Georgia Tech, and Carnegie Mellon, to find students with the knowledge and the aptitude to carry out such demanding tasks as operating nuclear reactors on aircraft carriers.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is different from notions of strengths and weaknesses, personality, aptitude or things like that.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Fass is steadfast that wisdom, competence, and innovative thinking have no age boundaries.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Factors such as the head coach’s job security, draft status and contract value can negatively influence whether players receive a fair shot, which is why leadership and organizational competence/stability are so important.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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