athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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Spiranac, who retired from professional golf in 2016 and became a full-time content creator in 2019, has often been judged more for her appearance than her athleticism.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Venus Williams has long been admired for her grace, athleticism, and quiet confidence both on and off the tennis court.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The final round will be a creative routine set to music, highlighting choreography, creativity, athleticism and showmanship.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Miami freshman Shelton Henderson has been noted to me as a player to keep an eye on early due to his athleticism and size on the wing at 6-6 with long arms, even if the jumper remains a work in progress.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Venus Williams has long been admired for her grace, athleticism, and quiet confidence both on and off the tennis court.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The final round will be a creative routine set to music, highlighting choreography, creativity, athleticism and showmanship.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Miami freshman Shelton Henderson has been noted to me as a player to keep an eye on early due to his athleticism and size on the wing at 6-6 with long arms, even if the jumper remains a work in progress.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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