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
Harvesting asparagus demanded dexterity and speed.
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Sam Vong, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Radical Hope is a nonprofit helping equip college students with essential skills including communication, interpersonal dexterity, and emotional intelligence.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
The attention to precise detail and manual dexterity required for his earlier work might have been too rigorous at that stage of his life.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Trigger mitts like the Senchoo Gore-Tex gloves are the move for skiers and riders who like the warmth of a mitten but the dexterity of a glove.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
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Sam Vong, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Radical Hope is a nonprofit helping equip college students with essential skills including communication, interpersonal dexterity, and emotional intelligence.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
The attention to precise detail and manual dexterity required for his earlier work might have been too rigorous at that stage of his life.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Trigger mitts like the Senchoo Gore-Tex gloves are the move for skiers and riders who like the warmth of a mitten but the dexterity of a glove.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dexterity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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His players marveled at this ability to focus.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Bossa, Duru said anticipates increased nearshoring and region-for-region supply, especially for European brands valuing proximity and agility.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Standard features also include an adaptive suspension with active hydraulic body roll stabilization and rear-wheel steering to enhance agility and maneuverability.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The closing scene of the trailer pokes fun at the Grammy-winning singer's dancing prowess.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This year’s report card, the first issued under Illinois’ new scoring system, showed higher proficiency rates in reading and math.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wi-Fi is reliable, the weather is mild, English proficiency is high, and the coworking scene is more mature.—
Taylor Haught,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The concierge team, lauded for their friendliness and attention to detail, orchestrates bespoke experiences with finesse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Oregon The image of Oregon as a finesse program persists despite ample evidence to the contrary.—
Paul Myerberg,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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This aptitude for song and dance, combined with some friend-of-a-friend magic, was enough to get Taylor an audience with two people who would change her life.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mount’s defensive aptitude proved important in keeping United compact throughout, regularly dropping into vacant spaces to slow down any nascent attacks.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jackets lost the lead in the third period, but the great erosion of confidence and competence started in the second.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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At one time, Americans learned to base government hiring on merit, competence and experience, not loyalty to one person.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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