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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
Compared with those earlier LLMs, however, o4-mini and its equivalents are lighter-weight, more nimble models that train on specialized datasets with stronger reinforcement from humans.
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Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
These nimble performers gamely rise to the occasion, but the comic adrenaline at this point has a numbing effect.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Before speaking with Forbes, neither Kane nor Kramer was aware the government was mulling an expansion of the travel ban, but both stressed the importance of staying nimble in an uncertain environment.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
However, where Juve was a gruff, bluesy soldier, Wayne was more melodic, more nimble, loquacious even at this early age.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
These nimble performers gamely rise to the occasion, but the comic adrenaline at this point has a numbing effect.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Before speaking with Forbes, neither Kane nor Kramer was aware the government was mulling an expansion of the travel ban, but both stressed the importance of staying nimble in an uncertain environment.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
However, where Juve was a gruff, bluesy soldier, Wayne was more melodic, more nimble, loquacious even at this early age.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Celebrate intelligent risk-taking, not just polished outcomes.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Lucy’s colleagues refer to men like him—tall, handsome, in finance, intelligent, urbane—as unicorns.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The chrysoprase cabochons on a necklace from the house’s 2025 high-jewelry collection demonstrate their enduringly graceful symmetry.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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The unlikely but true tale of a multimillion dollar, inside job heist, the 2016 film is a crazy cinematic ride with a who’s who of A-list funny folk and moments hilariously dumb and graceful, romantic and ruinous.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Your tongue may be quick to lash out under the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Whether a leader wants to strengthen the company's culture, pivot into new markets or understand how to be more agile in the face of changing conditions, honest conversations are a critical tool to guide their decisions.—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Smart, agile, able to pick things up quickly — a sample of the impressions that stuck with Bolton.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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Even the cleverest plans leave room for a little improvisation.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Part of the demand is perhaps driven by a clever sales tactic.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's new aim at Federal Reserve Chairman Powell may also accelerate bets for faster rate cuts.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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California’s budget is not limitless, and a good program should not be measured by how fast it’s depleted.—
Roger Niello,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Right now, Meta pretty much owns the smart glasses space and these specs could help cement that leadership.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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He’s evaluated everything from TVs and soundbars to smart gadgets and wearables, ...—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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It’s measured in sharper thinking, richer conversations, and better decisions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Its exterior is an awkward mashup of new and old ideas—the sharp roofline and giant windscreen give off the impression the car has been crushed—though its dual-color paint job and full-width headlights really work.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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