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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Ngozi has a real sense of tempo and timing and agility with language.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The theory is that a flat organization boosts agility by shortening decision chains and putting leaders closer to frontline employees and the customer experience.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
His agility captured the attention of college coaches.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a recent TikTok video, the longtime Boerboel owner documented the transformation of her home office into a canine conditioning space complete with balance equipment, wobble boards, agility hurdles and strength-training tools tailored to her dogs’ needs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The theory is that a flat organization boosts agility by shortening decision chains and putting leaders closer to frontline employees and the customer experience.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
His agility captured the attention of college coaches.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a recent TikTok video, the longtime Boerboel owner documented the transformation of her home office into a canine conditioning space complete with balance equipment, wobble boards, agility hurdles and strength-training tools tailored to her dogs’ needs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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