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
Chasing after a tennis ball or playing soccer builds agility, balance, coordination and neuromotor control skills that can help prevent future falls and injuries.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Jan. 2026
Compared to Awake’s eFoil, where riders stand directly over the board, the NAVI offers a more relaxed, seated experience – trading some agility for stability, comfort, and longer rides.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
The Silicon Valley company sees the 2026 winners as those who can combine the agility of AI agents with the reliability of SaaS to deliver measurable business value.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
The shoes feature pods around the outsole to help enhance agility and for smoother heel-to-toe transitions, and a plush tongue and lining for a comfortably snug feel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Jan. 2026
Compared to Awake’s eFoil, where riders stand directly over the board, the NAVI offers a more relaxed, seated experience – trading some agility for stability, comfort, and longer rides.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
The Silicon Valley company sees the 2026 winners as those who can combine the agility of AI agents with the reliability of SaaS to deliver measurable business value.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
The shoes feature pods around the outsole to help enhance agility and for smoother heel-to-toe transitions, and a plush tongue and lining for a comfortably snug feel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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This flexibility allows designers to combine multiple functions in a single microscopic system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its power derives from accessibility and flexibility.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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End-to-end humanoid control Figure claims Helix 02 demonstrates a major step forward in humanoid autonomy by performing continuous, multi-minute tasks that require tight integration of locomotion, dexterity, and sensing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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About nine months ago, Brooks' doctor diagnosed her with a movement disorder that's weakened her dexterity and, initially, flung her into a sense of denial and fear.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ingram’s scoring prowess has allowed Barnes to focus on impacting the games in other ways, while Barnes’ presence means Ingram doesn’t have to take on the biggest defensive assignments.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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But with the World Cup and Olympics coming soon — events that will require coordination with the feds — the chief has been choosing his words carefully.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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But just that movement requires a mind-boggling coordination of muscles, joints and senses – Rowley estimates that a simple step-touch involves 40 muscles.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh balances building confidence and holding players accountable with the deftness of a violin virtuoso.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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