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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
Matt leads an expert, nimble team that moves quickly with the market, while staying closely aligned with each artist’s needs, ambitions, and identity.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Hyper-competitive and exceptionally nimble, Yamamoto is also super strong — in body and mind.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The shift to agentic AI is giving some Big Tech companies the opportunity to catch up with the nimble AI labs.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
In the new Pac-12, strong and athletic guards will be needed, not just nimble 3-point shooters.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Hyper-competitive and exceptionally nimble, Yamamoto is also super strong — in body and mind.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The shift to agentic AI is giving some Big Tech companies the opportunity to catch up with the nimble AI labs.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
In the new Pac-12, strong and athletic guards will be needed, not just nimble 3-point shooters.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Flexible loads, intelligent storage, and advanced demand coordination should be treated as capacity resources in grid planning, with regulatory frameworks updated accordingly.—
Brian Barlow,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This innovation signals a shift toward more intelligent, cooperative, and autonomous forms of warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Although this year’s edition of the Oscars, which aired on ABC on March 15, was hardly in the class of the 1972 installment, there was at least one moment that recalled Johnson’s witty, graceful sendup of stars commandeering the ceremony to climb atop their soapbox.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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For a new perspective, hop aboard a Moon River cruise along the Shannon, then step into the Dock Arts Centre or neighboring Leitrim Design House for a quick hit of local creativity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Washington recorded a respectable 20 reps on the bench press and also looked extremely quick during the 40-yard dash.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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And besides, the fashion mood lately has moved toward a more refined, agile elegance.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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Later, on the winding hills of Andalusia, the vehicle proved itself an agile grand tourer, stopping onlookers in their tracks much the way the original Testarossa still does.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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More than this, or in spite of this, Tim was clever and silly.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is bursting with ideas that feel like clever marginalia on an otherwise familiar setup.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The center opened in December and uses real-time technology and surveillance systems to assist in the agency's activities and facilitate faster responses to incidents.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Mets, Phillies and Braves are smart, draft well, develop players and spend big.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite standing at 6-foot-2 and playing a game more suited for a forward six inches taller, Payton entered Friday night having made 16 consecutive field goals, the vast majority of them being opportunistic dunks and layups off smart cuts and putbacks.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-9 rookie infielder looks like a special hitter with sharp instincts on the basepaths.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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