as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
that dance routine requires a certain amount of nimbleness and flexibility
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Recent Examples of nimbleness
Europe 'standing on its own two feet' Something startups should lean into is their nimbleness compared to the large defense primes, Kuppers said, which gives up-and-coming firms an advantage in competing for new government contracts.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
In a global marketplace that changes continually, Americans must acquire the nimbleness of talent to compete in a rapidly changing environment.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
His athleticism, nimbleness in defending slot receivers, experience, versatility and punt return skills are his greatest strengths.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
In a global marketplace that changes continually, Americans must acquire the nimbleness of talent to compete in a rapidly changing environment.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
His athleticism, nimbleness in defending slot receivers, experience, versatility and punt return skills are his greatest strengths.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbleness
agility
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Coach Brian Keefe gave Sarr the freedom to switch onto perimeter players, even point guards on occasion, to take advantage of Sarr’s agility and give the young big experience.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Engineering agility and perception Behind the artistry lies a feat of advanced engineering.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Nimbleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbleness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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