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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
The years-long process of making traditional tentpole games has become increasingly challenging and capital-intensive, with more nimble and inexpensive titles getting corporate emphasis.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The dude’s a snowplow with nimble feet and a mean streak.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Weir’s playing was nimble and intuitive, his voice a sly croon that got appealingly craggy with age.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Sills said that the COVID-era lessons around nimble outbreak responses have helped teams react to more recent flare-ups.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The dude’s a snowplow with nimble feet and a mean streak.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Weir’s playing was nimble and intuitive, his voice a sly croon that got appealingly craggy with age.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Sills said that the COVID-era lessons around nimble outbreak responses have helped teams react to more recent flare-ups.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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Caterpillar’s intelligent product lineup spans core construction and earthmoving equipment, along with connected site systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, if these foundations can be reinforced, even partially, the intelligent age may yet fulfil its promise of progress.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 The stars currently favor graceful, honest dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, one quick look at what companies like Boston Dynamics has achieved with robots like the rather creepy dog-like ‘Spot,’ who herds sheep in New Zealand, and the possibilities seem endless.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Naranjo, 16, is a 5-9, 155 pound Dominican, very agile, can throw and has good bat speed while maintaining patience at the plate.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Raabta’s competitive proposition, De los Santos pointed to a agile operating model and title-by-title execution.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Affordability will not be solved by a sweeping law or one clever cap.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Not in your opening line or your clever hook.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This approach supports faster decision-making across programs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Loose, fast, and slightly jerky steps, a sudden joy sweeping through the body like a wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The breakthrough comes from a smart molecular design that lets the same polymer behave as both rubber and plastic.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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This smart pill is not meant for every prescription.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The numbers mark a sharp reversal from a spike in violence during the worst years of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The blazer of Middleton’s look included sharp shoulders with sinuous lapels and angular pockets at the waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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