1
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
Ross is nimble enough to outrun those comparisons, shifty enough to outrun those expectations, and fast enough to outrun Horton’s shadow.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The alternative to formal reform through amendments in Congress would be nimble, modern interpretations by the Supreme Court, but that, too, is unlikely given the commitment of many current justices to the doctrine of originalism.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Full-Size Strollers These two strollers are nimble, luxurious, and built to last.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
Boeing maintained that smaller, nimbler planes like the 787 Dreamliner would have an edge — a prediction that proved right.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The alternative to formal reform through amendments in Congress would be nimble, modern interpretations by the Supreme Court, but that, too, is unlikely given the commitment of many current justices to the doctrine of originalism.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Full-Size Strollers These two strollers are nimble, luxurious, and built to last.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
Boeing maintained that smaller, nimbler planes like the 787 Dreamliner would have an edge — a prediction that proved right.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Together, these agents represent an intelligent, adaptive defense system comparable to the collaboration of a human security operations center, but with the speed and scale of machines.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And his evocation of the specific political environment of pre-war Algeria is an intelligent contemporary expansion on the novel.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Because exits in sports seldom are graceful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The age of decentralized and hybrid warfare demands a more agile and innovative Western response.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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This can be read as a clever knock on some of the mockumentary-format comedies that followed The Office, often — ahem, Modern Family — failing to provide any actual reason for the doc-style shooting and talking-head interviews.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But poems are cleverer than the people who write them.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is how long each of the players to score 100 goals in the competition took to reach their centuries, with Messi (123 games) just edging out Lewandowski (125) as the fastest of the trio.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, his day job may be entering a new phase as fledgling companies leave the nest and head off on their own — faster than new ones launch.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And that's not even counting any of the wholly original new shows this fall that are smart, gripping and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Elena Linari is a smart defensive signing, too.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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There was a sharp spike in job cuts during August, new data shows, as employers shed staff due to a worsening economic picture.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Analysts Craig Moffett’s rating change follows a sharp rally for the tech giant.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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