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 focus on dexterity also aligns with broader shifts in robotics research.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
There’s also precedent for this kind of dexterity in robotics.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
That dexterity is on full display at Sunda New Asian where pan-Asian influences from the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and beyond give sake plenty to play with.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
More than 40 years later, a cow in Austria is proving that the notion of cattle being smart enough to wield tools — with flexibility and dexterity, no less — isn’t so silly after all.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
There’s also precedent for this kind of dexterity in robotics.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
That dexterity is on full display at Sunda New Asian where pan-Asian influences from the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and beyond give sake plenty to play with.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
More than 40 years later, a cow in Austria is proving that the notion of cattle being smart enough to wield tools — with flexibility and dexterity, no less — isn’t so silly after all.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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The outages have affected Anastasia’s work, hampering her ability to respond to clients via messaging apps.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Departing San Jose and taking a plane straight to Phoenix, the Boise State basketball team was keen on putting to rest some of the questions surrounding its ability and ceiling.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to CNEVPost, the company has focused on pushing the boundaries of robotic athletic performance, exploring how far machines can go in terms of agility, acceleration, and sustained high-speed movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Today’s economic landscape is shifting at a pace that requires businesses to respond with agility, adjusting once-reliable growth and expansion strategies to diversify and stimulate growth.—
Abdulla Belhoul,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ingram’s scoring prowess has allowed Barnes to focus on impacting the games in other ways, while Barnes’ presence means Ingram doesn’t have to take on the biggest defensive assignments.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2026
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The album's extended roster of talent includes the Rolling Stones, CJ Chenier (Clifton's son), David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Taj Mahal and Augie Meyers (Texas Tornados).—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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Of course, children today don’t need educational prompting to find their own way into tech proficiency.—
Indrani Sen,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ratner’s real power lay less in directing than in financing, a career built on a proficiency for cultivating relationships with powerful men.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Getting the seltzer to flow from them took some finesse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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La Borderie Champagnes are defined not by power but by clarity and tension—marked by maturity, balance, finesse, and freshness.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Broncos expect Stidham to play well given his mental aptitude, preparation and personality.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Woodall plays a talented piano tuner whose meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Officials learn that survival depends less on competence than on fidelity.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Learning to Engage McMillon has an almost professorial air that’s articulate, polite and exudes competence — but his skill set was honed by long years of experience.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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