agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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When data is governed and maintained like a product, lineage evolves into a living, breathing infrastructure layer that drives both agility and accountability.
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Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Some have their own dog parks, agility courses and monthly social events for dog owners.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
The acrobatic maneuver quickly caught the attention of viewers, many of whom praised the woman's agility, empathy and comedic timing.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
And like a race car, it's designed for speed and agility, not for trips to the grocery store.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
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Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Some have their own dog parks, agility courses and monthly social events for dog owners.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
The acrobatic maneuver quickly caught the attention of viewers, many of whom praised the woman's agility, empathy and comedic timing.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
And like a race car, it's designed for speed and agility, not for trips to the grocery store.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agility
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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