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
On top of nimbler steering for a larger vehicle, the Escalade IQ offers plush suspension through adaptive air suspension and magnetic ride control.
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Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Leavitt and Ballas lit up the stage with a quick, nimble, explosively energetic dance that got the audience on their feet.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
As big technology companies double down on artificial intelligence by acquiring or investing in nimble startups, the workforces of those smaller companies are often the first to feel the impact.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Testers—who ran the Mantra through dust-on-crust, hardpack, and off-piste chop—praised it as nimble, energetic, and dependable.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
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Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Leavitt and Ballas lit up the stage with a quick, nimble, explosively energetic dance that got the audience on their feet.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
As big technology companies double down on artificial intelligence by acquiring or investing in nimble startups, the workforces of those smaller companies are often the first to feel the impact.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Testers—who ran the Mantra through dust-on-crust, hardpack, and off-piste chop—praised it as nimble, energetic, and dependable.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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For the first time, a machine was able to do what only intelligent humans had previously done.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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Humans have a much larger neocortex than other animals, relative to body size, and the species with the largest neocortices—elephants, dolphins, gorillas, chimpanzees, dogs—are among the most intelligent.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Likewise, Oli is known for its graceful dance moves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, the graceful lines and vivid colors with which the macroscope Earth, by Cameron Beccario, visualizes global weather patterns give it a beauty that rivals your favorite Impressionist painting.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Need a hearty soup that's quick, tasty, and healthy this season?—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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This can be a quick way to improve your fiber intake without planning every meal.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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One Studio has become a pretty agile, fast-moving production house of seven production businesses and a distribution arm launching IP year-on-year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The reaction, so far, has been mostly positive, with reviewers noting that the car is a lot more agile than its proportions would suggest.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fox’s costume is certainly clever — and on brand for Halloween — if not exactly tasteful.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The decor is relatively spare, allowing the natural materials to shine and emphasizing clever design tricks like the dining-table bench built into the back of the kitchen island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This process needs fast, flexible networks to send and collect results almost instantly.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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As teams are much faster to pull the trigger on an underperforming hire, some will struggle to find competent replacements, and few will find definitive improvement.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Marisol Quilt Crafted from 100% cotton, Pottery Barn’s Marisol Quilt is a smart and stylish bedding option for the fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In general, acting quickly is key since the pain can be sharp and overwhelming within the first few seconds.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The negligible homicide case is seen through the strongest of microscopes, bringing flashbacks of the backstory into sharp focus as questions about faith and the human psyche soon arise.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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