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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
Their insulation system and waterproof design promised unmatched warmth and protection against rain, sleet, and snow, all without compromising your dexterity.
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Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Instead, they are bamboozled by her incredible dexterity at the net or from the back of the court, as well as struggling to read and return her serve.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Professors at medical schools are raising alarms about the diminishing dexterity of surgical students.
—Zach Schonbrun, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
Tim is an affable ol’ cuss, speaking constantly in soft and firm rhymes, showing off his vocal dexterity to the barflies who pull up chairs and sip on pints or some top shelf whiskey in a Massachusetts watering hole.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Instead, they are bamboozled by her incredible dexterity at the net or from the back of the court, as well as struggling to read and return her serve.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Professors at medical schools are raising alarms about the diminishing dexterity of surgical students.
—Zach Schonbrun, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
Tim is an affable ol’ cuss, speaking constantly in soft and firm rhymes, showing off his vocal dexterity to the barflies who pull up chairs and sip on pints or some top shelf whiskey in a Massachusetts watering hole.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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The protocol’s ability to maintain context across various tools and datasets supports the development of more independent AI agents.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Luck’s ability to energize athletes, fans, and donors could play a large part in that process.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Now, following an earlier demonstration of agility, Jetson has beaten the air racing pioneers to the punch.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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These exercises also improve agility, balance, and joint strength.Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your talent, brilliance and tireless work ethic, too.Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His talent for consistently topping a .300 batting average is exactly what the Yankees need hitting ahead of Aaron Judge.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although technical proficiency remains essential, the importance of two other qualities is sharply rising to the immediate forefront: integrity and flexibility.HK Bain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives.Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Eye Patches, $65 Best for Dark Circles: Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches, $125 Adding the products to an everyday beauty routine is a no-brainer, but finding the right under-eye patches requires a bit of finesse.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eight dining venues showcase the hotel’s culinary aptitude.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Learning is divided into grades and separated by age and aptitude.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Building and nurturing a business is a deeply personal, time-consuming journey, and founders should not have to gamble with their future based on the competence of inexperienced VCs.Dileep Rao, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But in their new petition to the federal court, Corcoran's attorneys said the state Supreme Court relied largely on the statements of a paranoid schizophrenic as evidence of his own competence.Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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