1
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
And running a store is hard, Carver told me: A manager needs to be nimble and adjust to customer demands, skills that municipal bodies are not exactly known for.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
Even Angels fans who were there for the Abbott years, who remember the Michigan kid skipping the minor leagues and finishing third in Cy Young Award voting in 1991, should glean some new perspective from this retrospective about the nimble left-hander.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Once a nimble leader who used political and economic maneuvering to secure his regime’s survival, the aging Khamenei now governs an eroding and rigid state.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Instead of scrubbing into the operating room, surgeons operate on patients via a multimillion-dollar robot with enhanced visuals and nimble controls.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 June 2025
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
Even Angels fans who were there for the Abbott years, who remember the Michigan kid skipping the minor leagues and finishing third in Cy Young Award voting in 1991, should glean some new perspective from this retrospective about the nimble left-hander.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Once a nimble leader who used political and economic maneuvering to secure his regime’s survival, the aging Khamenei now governs an eroding and rigid state.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Instead of scrubbing into the operating room, surgeons operate on patients via a multimillion-dollar robot with enhanced visuals and nimble controls.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for nimble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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These earbuds feature intelligent noise control, which removes up to twice as much background noise as previous AirPods models.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The maxi gown featured a relaxed turtleneck, a bold red lily print and graceful draping down the length of her body.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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With sculpted foliage and large, graceful blooms, Japanese anemones make a lovely tall groundcover or masing in mixed borders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Raspberry Bites: Place a single white chocolate chip inside a raspberry for a quick, indulgent treat.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
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And getting there might require making a quick withdrawal.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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Through clever digital storytelling and agile product development, Dr. Squatch grew from a niche product to a $100M+ brand, while legacy players like Unilever and P&G scrambled to reposition.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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He has been recognized as a top 50 thinker in agile and top 100 thinker in change managements from thinkers360. Gerald‘s almost three decades of work is focused on increasing productivity in the workplace for complex companies.—
por Gerald Leonard,
Harvard Business Review,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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That includes clever storage and organizers, which are currently up to 70 percent off this month.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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This is not just a clever design feature but a strategic sustainability solution.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Kathy Bledsoe, 44, was working as manager at a Belleville outpost of the fast food chain on July 16, and at one point in the afternoon instructed a juvenile female to take out the trash, according to the Belleville Police Department.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The Perseids is a strong, fast meteor shower featuring about 50 to 100 meteors per hour, per NASA.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Snack smart: Choose snack foods that are good sources of proteins, such as a handful of nuts, seeds, or edamame.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Craftsmen sit on the floor, one hand plying the sharp needle from above while the other feeds silk thread from below the fabric.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Over time, whites grew increasingly uneasy about submitting to Black barbers wielding sharp instruments.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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