BALLETIC Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

balletic

adjective

Definition of balletic

as in athletic

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Recent Examples of balletic Atwell displays a balletic athleticism while Hiddleston is all enthusiastic limbs and snake hips. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The combat scenes, frequently pitting Latif’s sharpened steel against more popular American weaponry, are staged with whirling verve, wit and, best of all, balletic coherence. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Grosgrain details and side seaming borrow from balletic pointe shoes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Italy was leading 1–0 when, in the 78th minute, Baggio exchanged passes with teammate Giuseppe Giannini, drifted through Czechoslovakia’s defense with balletic control, and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026 With them is Britain’s glamorous Marchioness of Bath, Emma Thynn, whose balletic pose and aerodynamic blue train lift the shot. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 When Enskat moves, sound designer Torben Kärst follows each rigorous swish of her cane and each brutal, balletic step (clop-CLOP, clop-CLOP). — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026 That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026

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There’s no end of things to do here—an athletic club, frequent cultural events, and an exquisite spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The development also would include a 17-acre community park with a playground, athletic fields and other amenities, as well as retail space.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of athletic

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Expect retailers to start merchandising home fragrance by room rather than by scent family, and expect brands to release coordinated multi-room sets.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
The demonstrations highlight the O30’s ability to perform delicate object handling and rapid, coordinated finger movements, showcasing the fine motor control needed for more complex human-like manipulation tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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