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
One person who has worked charter boats before — what’s more, one-day charters, which means dexterity with the lines from docking and undocking every day — is V, who is killing it in interior.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
The pieces are chunky enough for toddler hands, which are still mastering dexterity, to handle with ease.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Markers of strength give way to those of dexterity.
—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
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
The pieces are chunky enough for toddler hands, which are still mastering dexterity, to handle with ease.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Markers of strength give way to those of dexterity.
—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
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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His players marveled at this ability to focus.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Fields, leading through volatility comes down to agility.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The closing scene of the trailer pokes fun at the Grammy-winning singer's dancing prowess.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Why Babbel Actually Works Researchers at Yale University found that 100% of participants improved their oral proficiency within three months of using Babbel.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Nov. 2025
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Performing Saint-Saëns’ concerto, Kim shows proficiency and poise, with the ability to make her notes angelic.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Dessert Denouement After pie, coffee might seem the obvious move, but a tipple of sweet wine or a digestif ends the meal with far more finesse.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This aptitude for song and dance, combined with some friend-of-a-friend magic, was enough to get Taylor an audience with two people who would change her life.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 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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Those demonstrations suggest incremental competence in manipulation and perception, rather than the extreme agility emphasized by Atlas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But, traditionally, the judiciary has been concerned about its institutional competence, relative to the other branches’, to evaluate the nature and extent of foreign threats and the policies needed to avert them.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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