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Recent Examples of acrobatic
Young performers from CircEsteem and CirquesExperience rode bicycles, balanced on stilts and spun across the pavement on acrobatic wheels.
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Hannah was a rising starlet, breaking through as the violent and acrobatic Pris in Ridley Scott’s 1982 science fiction classic, Blade Runner.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The International Skating Union is considering proposals that would decrease the number of jumps performed in programs, a controversial move that some say would restore emphasis on less acrobatic aspects of figure skating.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Boston Dynamics is nearing the end of its testing cycle for its Atlas humanoid ‘research version’, with a final acrobatic stress test before moving to its production-ready avatar.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Hannah was a rising starlet, breaking through as the violent and acrobatic Pris in Ridley Scott’s 1982 science fiction classic, Blade Runner.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The International Skating Union is considering proposals that would decrease the number of jumps performed in programs, a controversial move that some say would restore emphasis on less acrobatic aspects of figure skating.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Boston Dynamics is nearing the end of its testing cycle for its Atlas humanoid ‘research version’, with a final acrobatic stress test before moving to its production-ready avatar.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic
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Just like Tarzan’s graceful swing from vine to vine, the elephant graveyard was just a bit of movie script invention.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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It’s estimated that about 100 of the hulking-yet-graceful animals live in the lower stretch of the San Gabriel River, where salt and freshwater commingle.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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Visually, to the more discerning fans, the new cars are smaller, lighter, and more agile.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although his role was initially focused on UK scouting, this small, agile team worked very flexibly and collaboratively.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Amanda was feline and fair-haired; Emerald had the large eyes, thick black eyebrows, and neotenous features of an anime hero.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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How humans treat their feline friends plays a huge role too.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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But whether that would make Tehran more pliant, let alone spur regime change, is questionable.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Expect someone more pliant to become the next Fed chair.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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An angular bangle from 1975 designed by textile artist Kim Naver, for example, is exhibited with one of her tapestries, while the supple form of a 1963-era brooch by designer Nanna Ditzel is echoed in one of her chairs nearby.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Foodbuy network of suppliers and distributors allows operators to be nimble, leveraging their long-standing connections.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Canadian boycotts of American wine triggered by tariffs eliminated $360 million in exports, though some nimble small producers thrive by targeting younger wine drinkers.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobatic. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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