as in muscular
having great physical strength, skill, or ability
She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.
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Recent Examples of athletic
The athletic guard played his final two prep seasons at Combine Academy in North Carolina, averaging 19.2 points per game on 48% shooting, including a 35% mark from 3-point range.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
The athletic guard was one of the Big Ten’s most consistent players, landing on the All-Big Ten first team.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
On Friday, Wood along with Hornets athletic director Mark Orr, Bibby and Otto Construction project manager Corbin Martin took The Bee on a venue tour of the new home court.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
Penta Michael Cole admitted he has been impressed by Dominik Mysterio’s athletic prowess, but remains disappointed by his attitude.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
The athletic guard was one of the Big Ten’s most consistent players, landing on the All-Big Ten first team.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
On Friday, Wood along with Hornets athletic director Mark Orr, Bibby and Otto Construction project manager Corbin Martin took The Bee on a venue tour of the new home court.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
Penta Michael Cole admitted he has been impressed by Dominik Mysterio’s athletic prowess, but remains disappointed by his attitude.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
Adjective
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In DeSantis’ view, Florida state and local governments are muscular enough to handle what comes.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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In his view, Florida state and local governments are muscular enough to handle what comes.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Potential Risks Okra water is generally safe for most healthy adults.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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But Prasad and Makary say the studies are needed to provide evidence that annual shots for healthy younger Americans are evidence-based.—
Michael Erman,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Serena's reluctant to put a target on her husband's head, so June happily reminds her that Gabriel's a tyrant not fit to raise Noah.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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After several meetings, execs and producers landed on Longoria as the right fit following her major studio directing debut Flamin’ Hot.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Unlike his small-time Israeli rivals, the placards implied, Netanyahu was a savvy statesman who punched above his weight on the international stage, thanks to his unaccented English oratory and ability to inveigle the world’s most powerful people.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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But against one of the most powerful lineups in the nation, the Bearcats fell short of their expectations.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This keeps our team agile, engaged and prepared for whatever’s next.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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Washington’s youth is proving to be an asset in this transitional moment for the broader domestic wine industry, allowing winemakers here to be agile and innovative, much like the tech companies just across the Cascades in Seattle, as Matt Austin of Grosgrain puts it.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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