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
An even more impressive athletic feat, considering Ellie…is an elephant.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
If your closet is already filled with cozy loungewear sets and athletic joggers, add Quince’s dress pants to the mix.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The Ranch suits anyone treating wellness as athletic training.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Funds from the rodeo were reported to have gone to the Inmate Welfare Fund to buy musical instruments, athletic supplies and art materials.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
If your closet is already filled with cozy loungewear sets and athletic joggers, add Quince’s dress pants to the mix.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The Ranch suits anyone treating wellness as athletic training.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Funds from the rodeo were reported to have gone to the Inmate Welfare Fund to buy musical instruments, athletic supplies and art materials.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for athletic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
Adjective
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When Misiorowski pitches, his muscular legs take a long stride down the mound, and then his skinny right arm, which is as loose as a whip, follows.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Lou’s muscular body is always clad in unironed clothes.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Lewis-Skelly and Calafiori continued to provide balance against Atletico three days later, and were also key components to Arsenal’s strong start against West Ham, alongside Leandro Trossard.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The case that Ashton and Bradley heavily influenced each other is stronger, if also strained.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The slim fit style hugs your body comfortably and lays flat under clothing for all-day freshness under tops, sweaters, blazers, button-downs and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The strap can be trimmed for a custom fit on smaller dogs or puppies.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The powerful monetary incentives provided to our politicians and their PACs have compelled legislative compliance to their global agenda.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Investors may want to stay more agile in May, as the coming weeks bring a slew of earnings from European companies.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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Ursa Major pointed out that the engine’s innovation and success have set a new standard for agile, cost-effective propulsion in defense and commercial sectors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Suburban growth accelerated during COVID, McShane said, especially with flexible working options.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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