1
as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the effortless deftness with which he plays the piano
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with deftness and aplomb she managed to keep the bickering relatives apart for the duration of the reception
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Noun
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When data is governed and maintained like a product, lineage evolves into a living, breathing infrastructure layer that drives both agility and accountability.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
Some have their own dog parks, agility courses and monthly social events for dog owners.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Not bad, but not good for a first baseman/corner outfielder with zero baserunning or defensive skills.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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If these efforts are successful, becoming a drone pilot will require fewer skills and less experience.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Deftness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deftness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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