ATHLETIC Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

athletic

adjective

Definition of athletic

as in muscular

having great physical strength, skill, or ability She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.

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Recent Examples of athletic Footwear loyalists have an emotional connection to their athletic shoe brands, according to a new white paper from CivicScience. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 The Lincoln High School athletic director referred questions to the Western Placer Unified School District, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 In Autumn’s obituary, the Dakota Meadows Middle School student was remembered as an athletic girl — basketball, pickleball, tennis and volleyball were among her favorites. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 And the bill's passage and strong bipartisan reception came after the Big Ten and SEC athletic conferences backed the legislation, which also has the backing of the White House. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for athletic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic

Adjective

An actor known for his macho presence and muscular physique, Sylvester Stallone does not fit the stereotype of a person with an eating disorder.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Even among participants who did not engage in exercise or dietary changes, daily creatine supplementation increased lean tissue mass and improved muscular strength and endurance, according to the study.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscular

Adjective

New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of healthy

Adjective

Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo, making opinions stronger, reactions quicker, and certain conversations easier to escalate than intended.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Fire officials had also failed to take advantage of satellite imagery after strong winds grounded their typical eyes in the sky, aircraft.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Human capacity, search criteria, and individual judgment can direct resources toward low-fit opportunities while leaving high-fit opportunities undiscovered.

— Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Precise measurements and professional installation can help ensure a secure fit and proper seal around each window.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fit

Adjective

Hastert was aware of the personal pitfalls of holding the powerful position.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
With the Heat’s offense often spacing all five players around the three-point line, Antetokounmpo will have plenty of room to operate as one of the most powerful drivers in the NBA.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

These qualities create a more agile workforce that’s ready to navigate change and seize new opportunities.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
But the frontier for this capability, many experts say, lies in RPOs by small, agile robotic satellites.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of agile

Adjective

Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As Chinese politics regress, such flexible problem solving is giving way to rigid orthodoxy.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

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