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
Hoggatt, 54, coached baseball at La Puente Bishop Amat since the 2015 season and has been a Bishop Amat athletic director the past three years.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Although popularly used for weight loss and athletic and mental performance (effectiveness of one's cognitive function to complete tasks), it is not considered safe in large amounts.78
The caffeine and related chemicals in guarana stimulate the brain, helping with alertness and energy.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Barry graduated from UConn in 1954, and worked 31 years in the athletic department, beginning as a ticket manager and working his way up to assistant athletic director in 1970, and associate athletic director for operations in 1983.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Although popularly used for weight loss and athletic and mental performance (effectiveness of one's cognitive function to complete tasks), it is not considered safe in large amounts.78
The caffeine and related chemicals in guarana stimulate the brain, helping with alertness and energy.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Barry graduated from UConn in 1954, and worked 31 years in the athletic department, beginning as a ticket manager and working his way up to assistant athletic director in 1970, and associate athletic director for operations in 1983.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
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Leading clinicians are combining pharmacologic tools with root-cause strategies, starting with metabolic health, hormone balance, nervous system regulation and muscular integrity.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Johnson, who gained fame for his muscular physique and controversial raw meat diet, was charged with making terroristic threats, a Class B misdemeanor.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Primarily, passenger revenue grew a healthy 5.4% to £2.16 billion, as travel demand remained robust and was able to meet the higher capacity introduced.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Many everyday foods in Japan are super healthy, and the cuisine is based on natural, nutritious ingredients.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Don’t expect to meet every item on the job posting’s preferred qualifications list, and if your gut tells you the job’s a fit, dive deeper.—
Dr. Ella F. Washington,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Co-founders Antonine Peduzzi and Luisa Orsini offer made-to-order knit essentials—everything from striped mini dresses to minimalist-forward tanks, and even coordinating knitted bags—with the ability to customize colors and fit, thanks to in-house production at their Rome atelier.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The impact of this powerful novel is heightened by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton’s keen understanding of its author’s purposes.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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This could unlock powerful use cases beyond assistive tech for people with paralysis.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Whether a leader wants to strengthen the company's culture, pivot into new markets or understand how to be more agile in the face of changing conditions, honest conversations are a critical tool to guide their decisions.—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Smart, agile, able to pick things up quickly — a sample of the impressions that stuck with Bolton.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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