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
The theory is that a flat organization boosts agility by shortening decision chains and putting leaders closer to frontline employees and the customer experience.
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Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
His agility captured the attention of college coaches.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a recent TikTok video, the longtime Boerboel owner documented the transformation of her home office into a canine conditioning space complete with balance equipment, wobble boards, agility hurdles and strength-training tools tailored to her dogs’ needs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
But the 430 Scuderia saw the arrival of the electronic limited-slip differential out back, which helped actively push power where needed to give the car an impressive boost in agility.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
His agility captured the attention of college coaches.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a recent TikTok video, the longtime Boerboel owner documented the transformation of her home office into a canine conditioning space complete with balance equipment, wobble boards, agility hurdles and strength-training tools tailored to her dogs’ needs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
But the 430 Scuderia saw the arrival of the electronic limited-slip differential out back, which helped actively push power where needed to give the car an impressive boost in agility.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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Together, the findings in chimpanzees and bonobos suggest a rudimentary form of syntax, the rules that govern word order in human language and give it flexibility and creativity.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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But now physicists are learning that the two defining features of quantum mechanics, entanglement and magic, correspond to the two defining features of space, its shape and its flexibility.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Rather than chasing growth, businesses across a range of industries should pursue nimbleness.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Defensively, Norby has made a solid transition to first, committing two errors and showing nimbleness at the position.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Blunt simply has never been better, and this is a very complicated and challenging role involving multiple languages and an A-to-Z range of emotional dexterity to pull it off.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed the tool to collect data of human hand motion that could eventually help robots achieve the dexterity that has been difficult for machines to master.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The project, undertaken in coordination with the South Delta Water Agency, was intended to offset impacts from water exports by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project pumping plants.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Confidence Growing Inside The IOC For Hoevertsz, who has now participated in seven official coordination meetings in Los Angeles, the difference has been noticeable.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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