1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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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
For those with low dexterity, snaps replace buttons and zippers clasp magnetically.
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Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Edwards earned kudos from emergency responders for his presence of mind and dexterity in accomplishing a water landing.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
What this suggests is that A. sediba used their hands for multiple daily activities that involved dexterity, including tool use and climbing.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
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.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Edwards earned kudos from emergency responders for his presence of mind and dexterity in accomplishing a water landing.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
What this suggests is that A. sediba used their hands for multiple daily activities that involved dexterity, including tool use and climbing.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
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.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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In this study, researchers determined that at 2 months, genetics accounted for 50% of crying duration and settle ability.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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Others marveled at his ability to stand up to Trump with clarity and compassion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 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
Noun
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His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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But with young talent on the rise and expiring contracts on the horizon, a big change could be coming to the room.—
Nick Harris
July 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The first Black principal in that town, he is credited with reducing arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary actions and increasing academic proficiency.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Employers need to see results, and results scream proficiency.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Summer brings out the worst of its food scene (overhyped openings, influencer mobs, patios with no shade and even less finesse), as well as the very best: smoky tacos on the Westside, rooftop bars with actual personality, and high-falutin’ hotspots that are still worth the chase.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When the game was out of hand late, the 19-year-old was out in transition and finished with physicality and finesse.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Each drill was designed to test Beringer’s physical makeup and his aptitude for the game.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Watch 8 series also offers a 12-minute running test to gauge your current aptitude for the activity from 1 (beginner) to 10 (pro).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Make demonstrated competence a source of evident admiration and unmistakable affirmation.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Jess, finally looking and sounding like a confident adult, directs the commercial with competence.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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