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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
Coals crackle, flames lick meat, and at the center of the pit stands Tootsie Tomanetz, 91 years old with tree-trunk arms and the nimble grace of a woman half her age.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Mara is surprisingly nimble for his size, moves well without the ball and finishes above the rim.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Those smaller, more nimble operations in Berlin and Asia, along with Arne Glimcher’s project space 125 Newbury, that helped inspired the decision to slow down the gallery’s commercial velocity.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
And while private philanthropy may be more nimble and inventive, this revenue stream alone cannot support initiatives the way government funding can.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Mara is surprisingly nimble for his size, moves well without the ball and finishes above the rim.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Those smaller, more nimble operations in Berlin and Asia, along with Arne Glimcher’s project space 125 Newbury, that helped inspired the decision to slow down the gallery’s commercial velocity.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
And while private philanthropy may be more nimble and inventive, this revenue stream alone cannot support initiatives the way government funding can.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Evangeline is an incredibly intelligent, talented, and heart-centered badass with the perfect voice for the project.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Time for a graceful exit strategy.—
Kevin Brazil,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Tolle recorded two quick outs before a single by Williamson, hit-by-pitch to Fortes, and an RBI single by second baseman Richie Palacios.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The story of how a second-generation entrepreneur built a category challenger by burning every boat is a master class in family business, vertical integration, and the discipline of staying agile at a thousand employees.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This executive conversation will explore the forces redefining modern retail and how leading organizations are building more agile, intelligent and connected operating models to drive sales and boost margins.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The trouble is that the clever work is the part the market actually values.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Perspective widens as the intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Exploration, sextiling clever Mercury in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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And like the rest of the game, featured a fast Red Sox out.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The fast tempo isn't the lazy thunk of a guard's boots or even the confident, slightly bored stride of a lawyer's dark tan Derby shoes.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Travel costs keep climbing in 2026, and a wellness retreat at home is becoming the smarter way to reset without spending thousands on flights and resort stays.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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There’s also a smart key system with proximity detection, automatic steering wheel unlocking, and seat opening.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The rotations were sharp, hedges were hard and defensive possessions ended one-and-done.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Perrotta’s novels have been lavishly praised for their uncanny ability to articulate dark, often uncomfortable emotional truths of American culture, using humor and sharp observational skills to explore profound shifts in how people communicate and coexist.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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