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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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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 nimble
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
For these reasons, Southern gardeners must be nimble, ever prepared to cover a bed to protect it from a nighttime frost or ready to water if the sunshine is pouring.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The first, a temporary restraining order is, by design, nimble, quick and short-lasting.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
Businesses would be wise to stay nimble, monitor the final rule later this year, and assess their exposure accordingly, especially if operating internationally.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Mechanical control: Caterpillars are very quick and nimble.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
For these reasons, Southern gardeners must be nimble, ever prepared to cover a bed to protect it from a nighttime frost or ready to water if the sunshine is pouring.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The first, a temporary restraining order is, by design, nimble, quick and short-lasting.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
Businesses would be wise to stay nimble, monitor the final rule later this year, and assess their exposure accordingly, especially if operating internationally.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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As with most new pursuits, our learning curve was steep and our movements the antithesis of graceful.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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The graceful curvature of the leather seatbacks and straps encasing the sofas were a marvel, somehow both sturdy and delicate.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Defense said the weapon's official name pays tribute to the eagle, known for its speed, stealth, and agility.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2025
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Finally, add a dash of plyometrics—rapid, explosive movements like hops and bounds—to improve agility, power, balance, and tendon health.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ivanka posted a video and pictures to her social media platforms on Monday following the celebration, during which Theo and Barkley had a quick game of catch while running around the area.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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After launching a quick break, Thuram played an intelligent backheel from the middle of the box into the path of Martinez, who finished with the outside of his boot, in what was a real contender for goal of the competition.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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By staying ahead of these challenges and embracing new security strategies, businesses can ensure their networks are secure today and—at the same time—are agile enough to handle whatever the future may hold.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This centralized and hierarchical decision-making is incompatible with the desire for speed and a rapid trial-and-error approach, called agile development, as is practiced in Silicon Valley.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Wesley Watson, 84, was killed in a three-car crash near a fast food restaurant in Concord, a little before 6 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2022.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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There are two drying modes on offer: fast and quiet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2025
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But smart leaders know that not all bets are created equal—and not all uncertainty plays by the same rules.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yamaha started with their largest offshore outboard, the XTO 450, and made some smart changes to handle hydrogen.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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