athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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Facing a smaller Orlando team, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla prioritized athleticism over height after a midair collision with Magic guard Anthony Black ended Queta’s night.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
The athleticism obviously pops.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
Kuminga’s athleticism on the wing has been sorely missed during the Warriors’ 3-game losing skid, and his rebounding ability is something Golden State will likely be in severe need of this week.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Darnell Washington has showed off some freakish athleticism playing tight end at 311 pounds.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
The athleticism obviously pops.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
Kuminga’s athleticism on the wing has been sorely missed during the Warriors’ 3-game losing skid, and his rebounding ability is something Golden State will likely be in severe need of this week.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Darnell Washington has showed off some freakish athleticism playing tight end at 311 pounds.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for athleticism
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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