1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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2
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
In the future, intelligent systems could handle soft, flexible fabrics with human-like dexterity, enabling faster, more precise and more localized production.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
An author who also performs his own work—who writes for the ear and has the dexterity to be a captivating narrator—is a special kind of entertainer.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Any political settlement of the strife in Manipur, primarily between two tribal communities, will require addressing each of their political anxieties—a feat that India’s current political culture has neither the credibility nor the political dexterity to achieve.
—Yamini Aiyar, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
The kind of close-up magic on display here invites you to admire the performer’s dexterity — and to question it.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 July 2025
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
An author who also performs his own work—who writes for the ear and has the dexterity to be a captivating narrator—is a special kind of entertainer.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Any political settlement of the strife in Manipur, primarily between two tribal communities, will require addressing each of their political anxieties—a feat that India’s current political culture has neither the credibility nor the political dexterity to achieve.
—Yamini Aiyar, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
The kind of close-up magic on display here invites you to admire the performer’s dexterity — and to question it.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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Unveiling the Root Program: Crone has one skill that many lack today: the ability to genuinely listen.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) speaks to the press on the agility course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Brunswick, Georgia, on August 21.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Maintaining explosive strength helps with agility, fall prevention, and playing recreational sports well into older age.—
Andy Fata-Chan,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ivan Angulo has been the starter in the left wing position, but Spicer’s attacking prowess and ability to control possession have earned him more playing time.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Dance Mom is an excellent example of this designer’s prowess.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Jets’ top-end defensive talent—star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, star linebacker Quincy Williams and star cornerback Sauce Gardner—gives them a chance to win any game.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Gallaghers’ combination of attitude and talent stretched the limits of creative partnership to epic and unpredictable heights.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yet hope persists: 89.6% want to learn more about AI, and 86% believe AI proficiency is critical for career success.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, during the July 3 stop, Singh was not subjected to an English language proficiency test, which the DOT said was required by law beginning on June 25.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This offseason, a few years after St. John’s, brought another breakthrough: finesse.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Aug. 2025
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Born in Brussels in 2018, the Collectible design platform has gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
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As a memorial grew in the hours after the killing, his parents described him as a child who made his school’s honor roll and had an easy aptitude for multiplication tables.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Smith’s defensive aptitude is the main selling point at this stage of his career.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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By contrast, participants endorsing independent self-views appeared to choose self-reliance to affirm agency and competence.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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When things go wrong—the flight gets delayed, the Airbnb code won’t work—children can learn flexibility, competence, and patience.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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