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
Working with other young rappers—peers, not big brothers—yielded a looser, more playful Wayne who got to test his dexterity over popular instrumentals of the early aughts.
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Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
During a brief lull in preschoolers, a couple, probably in their 20s, furtively, quickly, with Spidey-esque dexterity, shoot pictures of themselves with Spider-Man best described as R-rated.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Gotta admire the dexterity on this old lady, though.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 6 May 2025
Even in an era when the Premier League is an increasingly intense, high-performance, low-margin-of-error sport, an activity requiring the mental dexterity of a toddler is unlikely to derail a team’s focus.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
During a brief lull in preschoolers, a couple, probably in their 20s, furtively, quickly, with Spidey-esque dexterity, shoot pictures of themselves with Spider-Man best described as R-rated.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Gotta admire the dexterity on this old lady, though.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 6 May 2025
Even in an era when the Premier League is an increasingly intense, high-performance, low-margin-of-error sport, an activity requiring the mental dexterity of a toddler is unlikely to derail a team’s focus.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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As a result, this could mark the beginning of a period of unprecedented financial agility, a thriving surge in competitiveness, and a mobile gaming industry that is finally designed with developers' success in mind.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Global digital transformation spending is projected to reach $3.9 trillion by 2027, with enterprises investing heavily in technologies that promise greater agility, smarter automation and scalable innovation.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Shampoo’s grease-tackling prowess isn’t limited to kitchen grease stains.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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For his two-sport prowess, Stearns is the Orange County boys athlete of the year for the 2024-25 high school sports year.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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For Boston, its outfield is loaded with talent, too, which makes Duran quite expendable.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Three-quarters of managers engaged in talent hoarding — discouraging top performers from pursuing internal opportunities to protect their own team’s performance.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Thankfully, there is a growing number of opportunities for younger and seasoned workers alike to level up their AI proficiency.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There was a 5% drop in 3- and 4-year-olds who were enrolled in school, a drop of 7% in math proficiency among eighth graders and a 4% drop in fourth graders who are proficient in reading.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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Tom Coll of Les Desserts at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) creates haute pâtisserie with French finesse at one of the world’s most iconic hotels.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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South Beach Seafood Festival – October 22-25, 2025 The OG of ocean-to-table experiences, the South Beach Seafood Festival is where culinary finesse meets beachside vibes.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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The ‘lucky’ question Jeff Bezos always asked interviewees at Amazon Attitude has long been as important as aptitude at Amazon.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Girard’s size, and the idea that Colorado is a small-ish team that needs more grit and defensive aptitude in the playoffs, also lead people back to him as a trade candidate.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
1 June 2025
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The Lakers sometimes felt as if they were backed by a manifest destiny more than ruthless competence.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Sherrill prevailed with 34% of the vote after a campaign that promised competence and spotlighted her resume as a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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