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
His athletic profile backs up that explosive get-off, featuring a 98th-percentile (for DTs) vertical jump, 95th-percentile 40-yard dash, and 92nd-percentile broad jump.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Radakovich also hired baseball coach JD Arteaga and oversaw fund-raising and execution of several on-campus projects, including an on-going renovation of the school’s primarily athletic building.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
An 82-game regular season flush with heavy travel and back to backs test even the most fit, athletic bodies the world has to offer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Those are a few of the ways Orange Lutheran is remembering former athletic director, teacher and coach Nancy Paul, who died Wednesday after a long illness, her sister Sue Paulsen confirmed.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Radakovich also hired baseball coach JD Arteaga and oversaw fund-raising and execution of several on-campus projects, including an on-going renovation of the school’s primarily athletic building.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
An 82-game regular season flush with heavy travel and back to backs test even the most fit, athletic bodies the world has to offer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Those are a few of the ways Orange Lutheran is remembering former athletic director, teacher and coach Nancy Paul, who died Wednesday after a long illness, her sister Sue Paulsen confirmed.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
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The success of these titles owed much to Movistar Plus’ creation of talent relations with some of the most exciting creatives in Spain and a far more muscular investment in films and series which allowed for across-the-board production standards.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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All of this gets a steady electrical charge from Kormákur’s muscular direction, Sher’s sweeping camerawork and a no-nonsense, ominous score by Högni Egilsson.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Collins, Higgins and a healthy Tank Dell could be a lot of fun together.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Planting a tree is an investment in a future with more beauty and shade, less air pollution and flooding, and many other good things that a healthy canopy of trees brings to us and our communities.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Leah Williamson England’s captain will always start if fit, although given the solid performances of Wubben-Moy and others, England can more easily absorb an injury at centre-back than at right-back or in midfield.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This structure is designed to make the platform accessible while offering more powerful AI features for those who require more extensive support.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Curry, still working his way back from the runner’s knee that cost him 27 games, struggled to find his shot early in the game, shooting just 2 of 9 while being harassed by the agile Derrick Jones Jr.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This can be challenging against fast and agile drones, especially in poor weather or complex terrain.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Future developments enabled by this technique include flexible organic electronics that can be printed or painted directly onto materials, such as smart clothing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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