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
His two-footed dribbling, acceleration, agility, and clinical goal-scoring ability make Dembélé one of the most exciting and disruptive attackers to watch during the tournament.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
This sorts the power and braking between all four wheels in a fraction of a second to maximize the car’s agility.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
The result is greater agility, stronger succession and a workforce prepared for what’s next.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Part of that process involved Quenda embarking on a rigorous programme of nutrition and muscle development aimed at better equipping him to handle the greater degree of physicality in Premier League football without compromising his speed or agility.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
This sorts the power and braking between all four wheels in a fraction of a second to maximize the car’s agility.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
The result is greater agility, stronger succession and a workforce prepared for what’s next.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Part of that process involved Quenda embarking on a rigorous programme of nutrition and muscle development aimed at better equipping him to handle the greater degree of physicality in Premier League football without compromising his speed or agility.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
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But with the Sabres in a salary cap crunch, moving off the final season of his deal gives them more flexibility heading into the offseason.
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Sacramento could get under the first apron and tax moving on from DeRozan, but would lack real flexibility without being able to move on from LaVine or Sabonis, the latter of whom is making over $94 million combined over the next two seasons.
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Rather than chasing growth, businesses across a range of industries should pursue nimbleness.
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Defensively, Norby has made a solid transition to first, committing two errors and showing nimbleness at the position.
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Combines smooth attack with sudden change of speed and direction, dexterity, and finishing craft in the lane.
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Hall’s dexterity with finicky varietals is on full display with his entry level Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (both civilly priced at $40 and $45 respectively).
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Even so, Griner’s 6-foot-9 height and shot-blocking prowess are unique to any era.
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There is no disputing his scoring prowess.
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Your 9th House of Travel and Learning awakens, as a rooted Moon meets a quincunx from structured Saturn in your 4th House of Home, urging careful coordination.
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Future confrontations are expected, potentially involving bio-weapons or large-scale persuasion, demanding faster, proactive regulatory responses and international coordination.
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Learner Tien, with guidance from 1989 French Open champion Michael Chang, has the kind of game — sweeping, angled groundstrokes and deftness of touch — that should suit clay, but he is still getting used to its secret codes.
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The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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