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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
They are stuck in a system that favors big, slow-moving pharmaceutical companies and stymies smaller, more nimble researchers.
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Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Aided by Bruno Tracq’s nimble editing, the scene exemplifies the film’s occasionally thrilling match of comedy and drama.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
That remaining lean and nimble is advantageous within a roiling landscape.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Among Bourgeois-Tacquet’s strengths as a writer-director is her nimble way with tone and emphasis.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Aided by Bruno Tracq’s nimble editing, the scene exemplifies the film’s occasionally thrilling match of comedy and drama.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
That remaining lean and nimble is advantageous within a roiling landscape.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Among Bourgeois-Tacquet’s strengths as a writer-director is her nimble way with tone and emphasis.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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In a world where intelligent systems can respond to events faster than any human team, reactive leadership loses its edge.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The device incorporates controllable blades, on-board batteries and intelligent control systems, aimed at optimizing its operation in real conditions of operation on the high seas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The graceful curve of a corner kick.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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They can be filled with a cool, soothing, graceful fern or bright blooms that celebrate the heat of summer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Airy and breathable, these temperature-regulating pants feature an elastic waistband that’s quick and easy to pull on, and comfortable enough to wear for hours on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The leaders of the future may need to be AI fluent, not just AI aware, using agentic-first approaches in automating mundane tasks, and, most importantly, focusing on agile problem resolution.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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That’s a choice any agile enterprise can make, starting now.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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This is a clever ensemble comedy that premiered at SXSW with Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But behind the feminist statement and clever subversion, something else happened.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The vessel targets operations close to shore where traditional warships face higher risks from drones, missiles, mines, and fast attack craft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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If the position has reopened or enough time has passed, reaching back out to these candidates is one of the fastest ways to generate a qualified hiring pipeline.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Or watch the outdoors from the comfort of your couch with this smart bird feeder that includes a camera and is generously discounted to $20 this weekend.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Double-bass glissandos hint at hands grubbing in the earth, while abrupt moments of concerted action—notably, an accordion wheezing out an F-sharp-minor chord—suggest flickering signals and transmissions.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The summit will take place amid a sharp sell-off in global bond markets.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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