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
With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Those gaudy numbers came on top of fast agility times.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Thrust, agility, top speed: everything is designed for maximum performance and pure emotion.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Ensure your archives support cloud modernization, AI initiatives, compliance demands and operational agility.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Those gaudy numbers came on top of fast agility times.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Thrust, agility, top speed: everything is designed for maximum performance and pure emotion.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Ensure your archives support cloud modernization, AI initiatives, compliance demands and operational agility.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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With its mix of competitive races, cooperative party games, and the flexibility to play on the TV or in handheld mode, the Switch 2 turns screen time into quality family time.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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These are the kinds of turning points that make flexibility essential.—
Hillary Stalker,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Europe 'standing on its own two feet' Something startups should lean into is their nimbleness compared to the large defense primes, Kuppers said, which gives up-and-coming firms an advantage in competing for new government contracts.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a global marketplace that changes continually, Americans must acquire the nimbleness of talent to compete in a rapidly changing environment.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Markers of strength give way to those of dexterity.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps, for example, someone such as Sharp might be best suited reviewing power-play shifts with a scoring winger, considering his prowess in that area of the game as a player.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Known for his attention to detail and curatorial prowess, Nahem enlisted an army of artists and craftspeople to infuse every corner of the 3,700-square-foot space with creative flair.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One reason Cosmedica stands out is coordination.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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