1
as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the lithe blade of a fencing foil
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2
as in graceful
moving easily
lithe dancers glided across the stage
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3
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
she has the lithe, sinewy body of a distance runner
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Recent Examples of lithe
Despite weighing nearly 3 tons, the SUV feels lithe and precise.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The compulsion stems from what customers are accustomed to and demand nowadays and the reality of how sophisticated, lithe and ubiquitous tech has become.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Fox News Digital spotted a lithe Maxwell jogging in the yard at a federal prison in Tallahassee Thursday evening.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Fred, lithe as a jungle cat, sidled past Irv in his tie-dye and Lily in her towel, and made his way down the hall.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The compulsion stems from what customers are accustomed to and demand nowadays and the reality of how sophisticated, lithe and ubiquitous tech has become.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Fox News Digital spotted a lithe Maxwell jogging in the yard at a federal prison in Tallahassee Thursday evening.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Fred, lithe as a jungle cat, sidled past Irv in his tie-dye and Lily in her towel, and made his way down the hall.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lithe
Adjective
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior and operational conditions.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Aztec Trail offers a flexible silicone option with Aztec patterns.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wild dogs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, and a full complement of antelope, from graceful nyala to sturdy waterbuck, add to the spectacle.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Full, partial Soil Type: Well-draining, moist Soil pH: 5.0-7.5 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11 Abelia is a favorite in Southern gardens for its graceful, arching branches and delicate blooms.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ware brought along a friend, a slender man introduced as Catfish who had his own land management problems.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Aug. 2025
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Her willowy frame takes a tremendous battering as brutes slam her into tables and through walls.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Just who was this willowy blond from Iowa City, Iowa?—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, many organizations are slow to adopt these solutions due to legacy systems and resistance to change, missing opportunities to build agile, skilled teams in a rapidly evolving market.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Across a couple studies following thousands of people, those with higher scores have outlived their less agile counterparts.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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During the survey, researchers noticed a skinny fish and identified it as a dorozome lizardfish, the first record of the species from Malaysia.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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One of our favorite J.Crew denim jackets is on sale for less than $100, while a classic pair of Levi’s skinny jeans is 64 percent off.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Similar decisions have been made across the industry, which relies heavily on manufacturers based in China to produce the intricate wood and plastic pieces board games depend on.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Transfer to a baking dish or resealable plastic bag and add the chicken, tossing to coat.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Aug. 2025
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Only a thin layer of dust brings you back to the present.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Wells Fargo estimates grocery could be a drag on Amazon’s operating income with each percentage point of U.S. market share potentially costing $2.5 billion to $3 billion annually due to thin margins.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Lithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lithe. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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