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
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.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While robotic transport systems are becoming more common, robotic arms and fine motor controls still struggle with tasks requiring dexterity, such as assisting in surgery or handling delicate materials.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 demonstrates a level of dexterity that would make even Bruce Lee raise an eyebrow.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
With both his and James’ verses, the track showcases the kind of lyrical dexterity that’s become a cornerstone of Droog’s music.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While robotic transport systems are becoming more common, robotic arms and fine motor controls still struggle with tasks requiring dexterity, such as assisting in surgery or handling delicate materials.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 demonstrates a level of dexterity that would make even Bruce Lee raise an eyebrow.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
With both his and James’ verses, the track showcases the kind of lyrical dexterity that’s become a cornerstone of Droog’s music.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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Hunter’s defense, ball handling ability and 3-point shooting shined in March Madness and her inclusion in the starting five also brought out the best in Van Lith.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, oats have been shown to lower blood sugar levels—especially in people with obesity or who have type 2 diabetes—thanks to good ol’ beta-glucan’s ability to slow the emptying of the stomach.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Open communication, agility and shared accountability will define success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Blending Fortune 50 precision with startup agility, Jimmie helps to accelerate the journey from ideas to market and reduce innovation risks.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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This investment in financial technology and digital prowess was a common theme among the 385 financial institutions that made this year’s list of the World’s Best Banks.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the aggression and height of Wendie Renard on the backline and the goal-scoring prowess of Kadidiatou Diani up front, can the French combine their talents and shoot for more this time around?—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Texas high school baseball, many 5A district champs have top talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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My proficiency in calculus and analytics led me to study economics as an undergraduate student and then to pursue an MBA in finance.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 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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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yet most of the examples cited, including McKiernan’s ouster, stemmed from differing opinions on military strategy or questions of competence—not differing ideologies.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Granted, the offensive line’s competence will dictate a lot of how much success any running back the Cowboys select will have.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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