1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the juggler needed lots of dexterity in order to keep all five balls in the air at the same time
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Recent Examples of dexterity
That number has become an industry benchmark, shorthand for human-level dexterity.
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John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There was a twinge of disruption, because Alexander Zverev (29) and Daniil Medvedev (30) introduced a blend of unreturnable serving and baseline dexterity that briefly forced even the Big Three to patch their software.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Kateryna Bondar, a senior fellow with the Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS, told CNBC that humanoid robots could theoretically provide certain upsides on the battlefield due to their autonomy and human-like dexterity.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Designed for practical real-world deployment, the T1 combines customizable AI computing, human-like dexterity, and flexible application support across multiple industries.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There was a twinge of disruption, because Alexander Zverev (29) and Daniil Medvedev (30) introduced a blend of unreturnable serving and baseline dexterity that briefly forced even the Big Three to patch their software.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Kateryna Bondar, a senior fellow with the Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS, told CNBC that humanoid robots could theoretically provide certain upsides on the battlefield due to their autonomy and human-like dexterity.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Designed for practical real-world deployment, the T1 combines customizable AI computing, human-like dexterity, and flexible application support across multiple industries.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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While the company did not disclose the exact flight time beyond saying it was completed in just over six hours, the route highlights the aircraft’s ability to connect North America and Europe at high speed.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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But its most potent advantage is undoubtedly its ability to engender fearsome loyalty from many young Lebanese Shia Muslims.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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After the second session, the authors reported that the woman had even greater speech capabilities, more facial expressions and humor, increased walking agility and continued continence.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Konga, who played at Louisville, shows agility without pads.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Sports-loving Kim has re-committed to developing athletic talent as a tool to promote North Korea internationally, according to a report by South Korea’s Unification Ministry.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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Legislative leaders did not address students passing from one grade to the next without meeting proficiency in reading and math.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Researchers at Yale University found that Babbel learners who completed a semester-equivalent of Spanish study—about 15 hours—saw their oral proficiency improve by 100% in three months.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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A lot of staff have worked at other Luxury Lodges, and exude the finesse of career hospitality staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Bond's relative lack of experience and finesse also feeds into the chaos of all-out brawls.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Allan Culver currently serves as my special counsel, has been a prosecutor here for 24 years and has handled every kind of case from traffic to murder with outstanding competence.—
Haven Shoemaker,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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The order from Phelan, who abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer’s performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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