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nimble

adjective

ˈnim-bəl How to pronounce nimble (audio)
Definition of nimblenext
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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2
as in graceful
moving easily her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy

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Recent Examples of nimble Dampier, who was hampered by injuries last season, looked nimble and was accurate (13 for 18) except for some long-distance throws. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 As e-commerce grows, retailers have had to keep up with surging demand and invest in nimble supply chains to optimize their efficiency. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Delays and disruptions forced the company to stay nimble and deliver under pressure. — Harvard Business Review, 1 Sep. 2026 The absence of rainfall that typically accompanies monsoon storms this time of year has resulted in wildfire operations needing to be more nimble to ignitions that are less and less predictable. — Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nimble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
  1. intelligent
  2. graceful
  3. quick
  4. agile
  5. clever
  6. fast
  7. smart
  8. sharp
Adjective
  • Silicon Labs said the new laboratory expands its ability to develop secure and intelligent wireless technologies as demand for connected devices grows.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Just over four months later, Google introduced Universal Cart, an intelligent shopping cart that allows consumers to add products from different retailers and purchase them through a single checkout.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • Urbanie Lucero’s choreography and movement direction maintain the production’s graceful poise.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • From curved pulls to squiggly handles, and even a style finished off with a metal tassel, these operate as graceful accessories to enhance old and new furnishings.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Reatil and quick-service restaurants can audit drive-thru bottlenecks, analyze foot traffic and flag point-of-sale (POS) anomalies.
    — Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The war, which Putin launched expecting a quick and complete victory, was not an accident.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Swapping bulky eyes for agile whiskers makes autonomous search-and-rescue bots smaller, lighter, and smarter.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Volkswagen To make a comparatively heavy EV handle more like an agile hot hatch, VW has deployed electronic differential locks and adaptive dampers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of agile
Adjective
  • But the clever props design (Bruce Dickinson and Anna Kraus) fills in any shoestring gaps.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Mathematicians have cooked up all sorts of clever error-correcting codes (not all based on sphere packing) for varied applications.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Housing shortages sometimes happen when cities can’t issue residential building permits fast enough to keep vacancy rates low and rent high in a secondary market.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The population age 80 and older is expected to grow even faster, more than tripling between 2023 and 2060 to about 545 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fast
Adjective
  • That trio combined to force Carl Rushworth into two smart saves in the first half, either side of Haaland’s goal.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The water-resistant exterior is suited for stadiums, gyms, and concerts and the smart design folds flat with a built-in carrying strap for easy transportation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy, one of the two female directors competing for the Golden Lion this year, in Venice with a sharp, searing analysis of the women thrown to the wolves in the aftermath of World War II.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The fruits are enjoyed by birds, and deer tend to avoid this shrub, most likely due to the sharp spines.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of sharp

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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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