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
Karpen was losing dexterity quickly because the tumor was sitting on and putting pressure on the part of the brain that controls those motor skills.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Working with other young rappers—peers, not big brothers—yielded a looser, more playful Wayne who got to test his dexterity over popular instrumentals of the early aughts.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
During a brief lull in preschoolers, a couple, probably in their 20s, furtively, quickly, with Spidey-esque dexterity, shoot pictures of themselves with Spider-Man best described as R-rated.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Gotta admire the dexterity on this old lady, though.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 6 May 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Working with other young rappers—peers, not big brothers—yielded a looser, more playful Wayne who got to test his dexterity over popular instrumentals of the early aughts.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
During a brief lull in preschoolers, a couple, probably in their 20s, furtively, quickly, with Spidey-esque dexterity, shoot pictures of themselves with Spider-Man best described as R-rated.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Gotta admire the dexterity on this old lady, though.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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That can make a difference in Idaho’s ability to secure those resources, as well as the prices contractors charge the state for firefighting services and equipment, Little said.—
Sarah Cutler
June 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Businesses are being challenged to respond with greater agility and foresight.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Leaders like Nissan's Ivan Espinosa and UniCredit's Andrea Orcel have also described adapting to similar pressures — stressing the importance of agility and alignment in the current complex business environment.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
6 July 2025
Noun
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And the company behind the bet was Google, which had acquired legacy phone maker Motorola Mobility and was leveraging its modern tech prowess and vast resources to make the Moto X smartphone a success.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Mexico enters the semifinal after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, breaking a 166-minute goal drought and reasserting their attacking prowess.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Three-quarters of managers engaged in talent hoarding — discouraging top performers from pursuing internal opportunities to protect their own team’s performance.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Perry values DeRozan’s talent and professionalism — not to mention roster depth — and DeRozan has a reasonable contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Schools will be required to provide early intervention for K-8 students at-risk of not meeting grade level proficiency.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Maybe letting users make lists is less about an accrual of cultural proficiency and more about extending empathy to the poor celebs who put their own taste on the line.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Pinot Grigio from Northeastern Italy is defined by cool-climate freshness, clean orchard fruit, and the region’s diverse mineral soils, which add subtle finesse.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Kaysen’s arrival signals a polished-yet-approachable style to a menu of seasonal Gulf Coast–inspired dishes with French finesse, served indoors and al fresco with front-row views of the water.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Those are two promising indicators of his aptitude for spacing the floor for his high-usage teammates.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Indeed, surgery is one specialty where the core task of procedural competence has little chance of AI taking over.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Comprehensive training ensures that both budding and seasoned clinicians possess the cultural competence to see military service as a vital sign, not an afterthought.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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