as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
Puck management can be an issue, and his lack of agility can expose him in transition.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That agility represents a notable shift from earlier in his career.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Our manufacturing platform is a key strength, supporting quality, craftsmanship and the operational agility required by the market.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Most people don’t pay much attention to their agility or the benefits this capacity offers.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That agility represents a notable shift from earlier in his career.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Our manufacturing platform is a key strength, supporting quality, craftsmanship and the operational agility required by the market.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Most people don’t pay much attention to their agility or the benefits this capacity offers.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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Today’s most successful workspaces balance comfort, flexibility and visual beauty.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, factors like flexibility, strength, and range of motion weren’t accounted for in the results.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Theirs is a Gothic approach, one that relies less on wit or nimbleness of mind than on a religious dedication to records.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Was there a way to combine the nimbleness of a bike with the tactical advantages of a passenger vehicle?—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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And with the technical dexterity of Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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In an improbable feat of dexterity, the American fingerstyle guitarist interprets the work of the UK electronic savants, finding graceful new forms in their brain-bending tangles.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The characters in his orbit are quite strong in their own right, but here, as in The Office, Carell’s unflagging comedy prowess provides the energy that powers the narrative into full-on hilarity.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tech crucial to China’s future Analysts believe technological prowess remains the far more important goal for Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his vision to build the nation into a major power that can contend with the United States on issues ranging from trade to Taiwan tensions.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Your daily tasks may require more coordination.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The execution often requires close coordination between parents, their heirs, and advisers, including tax, estate planning and investment specialists.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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This sky-high figure indicates the display's deftness at producing deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in improved image quality in both light and dark scenes.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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The deftness required to nail the relentless 16th-note melodies grows more transparent when unadorned.—
Aly Eleanor,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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