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
Theirs is a Gothic approach, one that relies less on wit or nimbleness of mind than on a religious dedication to records.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Was there a way to combine the nimbleness of a bike with the tactical advantages of a passenger vehicle?
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
This nimbleness has helped Newsom rise to early front-runner status among possible 2028 contenders.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2025
Wade notes that Fox’s relatively small size, brought about by the 2019 sale of most assets to Disney, allows for a level of nimbleness not available to much larger corporations.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
The nimbleness with which Main Street has rolled out its direct-to-consumer platform has gone a long way toward ensuring that younger fans aren’t being shut out of the action as the traditional pay-TV bundle continues to shrink.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Was there a way to combine the nimbleness of a bike with the tactical advantages of a passenger vehicle?
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
This nimbleness has helped Newsom rise to early front-runner status among possible 2028 contenders.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2025
Wade notes that Fox’s relatively small size, brought about by the 2019 sale of most assets to Disney, allows for a level of nimbleness not available to much larger corporations.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
The nimbleness with which Main Street has rolled out its direct-to-consumer platform has gone a long way toward ensuring that younger fans aren’t being shut out of the action as the traditional pay-TV bundle continues to shrink.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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.
—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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Players were tested in the weight room before heading out to the field to be timed in the 40-yard dash, did vertical and broad jumps and were put through agility and positional drills.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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In his talks with employees, Provost frequently cites those same Chinese manufacturers as an example for the kind of agility and efficiency Renault should aspire to, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Nimbleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbleness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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