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
Markers of strength give way to those of dexterity.
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
For workers, the safest career bets are in areas requiring human trust, regulation and dexterity, like law, medicine, public safety and skilled trades.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The company just introduced Quanta X2, a highly advanced robotic butler designed for dexterity and versatility.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
For workers, the safest career bets are in areas requiring human trust, regulation and dexterity, like law, medicine, public safety and skilled trades.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The company just introduced Quanta X2, a highly advanced robotic butler designed for dexterity and versatility.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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But her world is shaken once more when another person with the same ability appears… a man who police believe is responsible for causing the earthquake that destroyed their town.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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One day, Gemma will grow to weigh up to 35 pounds and have the agility, speed and power to take down a wild boar.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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The topic among Waddell and his staffers during the first two periods was Smith’s agility.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Winnipeg media spent much of the morning skate talking to the Blackhawks and Jeff Blashill about Chicago’s defensive prowess.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Halloween 2017, the beloved TV personality fully embodied Wonder Woman's butt-kicking prowess.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Playing sinister demon Bathsheba in The Conjuring universe isn't Joseph Bishara's only impressive talent.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s plenty of talent, though how much will stick around is yet to be seen.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The board uses statewide assessments, English proficiency, attendance, special education metrics, and graduation rates and progress to determine a school's performance.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Jackson’s absence, Tyler Huntley played one of his best career games, throwing 17-of-22 for 186 yards and a touchdown while orchestrating the offense with proficiency.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Motors and hydraulics can deliver force but lack finesse and may pose safety risks inside the body, while soft actuators—driven by heat, air, or chemical reactions—tend to be bulky, inefficient, or too slow for practical use.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2025
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Repetition builds finesse in delicate, millimeter-level procedures.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mount’s defensive aptitude proved important in keeping United compact throughout, regularly dropping into vacant spaces to slow down any nascent attacks.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Under the surface of the big-brand fatigue and the compliance grind, a new rhythm is taking hold, one built around competence, collaboration, and execution.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Veeramachaneni believes voters in the state recognize Sherrill’s competence.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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