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
World is a four-year starter with an NFL body and enough agility and power to tempt teams earlier than this range.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Misa is a beautiful skater with some quiet explosiveness and a real knack for weaving, cutting, turning and spinning in control of the puck to either shake defenders under pressure in the offensive or defensive zone or slip past them in transition with his speed and agility.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
But Jackson is different with the rare combination of size, agility, speed and physicality.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The smartest leaders build benches around adaptability, learning agility and cultural intelligence rather than tenure.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Misa is a beautiful skater with some quiet explosiveness and a real knack for weaving, cutting, turning and spinning in control of the puck to either shake defenders under pressure in the offensive or defensive zone or slip past them in transition with his speed and agility.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
But Jackson is different with the rare combination of size, agility, speed and physicality.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The smartest leaders build benches around adaptability, learning agility and cultural intelligence rather than tenure.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
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The efforts, along with similar moves in Arizona, Missouri, and Kentucky, are aimed at restricting flexibility to implement the federal law at the state level.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The variation across states shows that there is flexibility in design — but not disagreement about whether readiness belongs in accountability.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Jude and the cinematographer Marius Panduru shot the film on an iPhone, and the nimbleness and range of their outdoor setups summon forth images of a crisp, unshowy beauty.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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But navigating the ins and outs of stories that intertwine without overstepping has required nimbleness.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Short handles feature rounded lines and notches that boost dexterity, while their symmetrical shape works well with either right or left-handed eaters.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jerry thinks this move will drive a wedge between Reggie — who left the sport after a gambling scandal and as a result has never gotten proper recognition for his prowess on the field — and Rusty, who only ever attempted 12 field goals, two of which hit children in the face.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Fox Valley has lost a war hero – not the kind who fought the enemy with military prowess but who waged her battles with a fierce faith in God and a heart that beat with joy and compassion.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There has been no official statement from Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, on whether there is any coordination with Qatar.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Wolves were outscored by 23 points in his 28 minutes, a stark contrast to Hartenstein, whose playmaking and deftness with the ball in his hands created open 3 after open 3 for the Thunder.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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This sky-high figure indicates the display's deftness at producing deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in improved image quality in both light and dark scenes.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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