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
The fight amply displayed both boxers’ dexterity, in offense and defense, with both taking nice swings as well as jabs, but a lot simply failed to land.
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
The food is forward-looking and clever, threading global influences and bright flavors with impressive dexterity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Short handles feature rounded lines and notches that boost dexterity, while their symmetrical shape works well with either right or left-handed eaters.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
ABC News, 2 May 2026
The food is forward-looking and clever, threading global influences and bright flavors with impressive dexterity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Short handles feature rounded lines and notches that boost dexterity, while their symmetrical shape works well with either right or left-handed eaters.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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The Broncos, though, drafted Coleman more for his ability to hit singles and doubles in an NFL offense.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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His serves, digs and ability to produce longer rallies were evident throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Acuff ranked fourth among the five in lane agility, fourth in shuttle run, fifth in standing vertical, and fourth in max vertical.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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The junior agility team traveling to Germany this summer is entirely self-funded.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
Noun
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His game was based on his athletic prowess in the challenges and ability to provide food to camp, and hindered by his lack of social strategy, which proved to be his downfall each of the four times he’s previously returned.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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China are known for their prowess across a wide range of sports.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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With fashion spending projected to rise sharply, global buyers see Saudi designers not only as creative talents, but as commercial partners with access to a large, affluent consumer base.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Aretha has always represented for me the empowerment of women in all its facets, a soul singer who has influenced generations and whose talent continues to move us to our very core.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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The results demonstrate that the team has established courtroom proficiency through extensive preparation in challenging personal injury cases.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The gangsters who are running the country almost pride themselves on a lack of subtlety and finesse.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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The Cavaliers are a finesse, jump-shooting team, which doesn’t travel well, especially in the playoffs.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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If the team stays bought in and the coach shows an early aptitude for resolving conflicts, change can be a good thing.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Add veterans who raise the team’s competence without burying young players.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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In environments of constant change and ambiguity, technical competence alone is not enough.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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