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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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 July 2025
Unfortunately for those looking for the smallest, nimblest 4x4 experience, the B30 is not compatible with the two-door Bronco.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
This mobility is a significant boon for small businesses, enabling them to remain nimble and responsive in a 24/7 business environment.
—Andrea Waisgluss, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This approach has helped keep Brooks nimble—despite its size and growing global reach.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
Thoroughly planning out the movements of the script and yet still leaving space to be nimble based on what presents itself in production, combined to help Brooks assemble the best version of the edit.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 July 2025
Unfortunately for those looking for the smallest, nimblest 4x4 experience, the B30 is not compatible with the two-door Bronco.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
This mobility is a significant boon for small businesses, enabling them to remain nimble and responsive in a 24/7 business environment.
—Andrea Waisgluss, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This approach has helped keep Brooks nimble—despite its size and growing global reach.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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The war in Ukraine is creating high pressure innovation in intelligent drones and swarms.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These are dynamic, intelligent, very witty women that can use their words in arguments.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Only the graceful styling and the classic neon sign gives any indication the motel was built in 1953.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her community fastly feels the sharp absence of her graceful, essential labor and employs matriarch Ana (María Magdalena Sanizo) to coax her back home.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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When data is governed and maintained like a product, lineage evolves into a living, breathing infrastructure layer that drives both agility and accountability.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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And like a race car, it's designed for speed and agility, not for trips to the grocery store.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Aug. 2025
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However, one quick two-handed push off by No. 5 sent Morris earthbound as the coach quickly became London’s next victim.—
Hailey Hurst,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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These routines are highly edited, almost hypnotic, with quick cuts, each mini-scene overlaid with a time stamp.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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Community colleges are perfectly suited to respond quickly to workforce disruptions: local, agile and closely aligned with industry demands.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even at 80, Latin music titan Eddie Palmieri was as agile as ever on the keys.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Later, of course, movies based on the series starring Tom Cruise became blockbusters, but were never as clever as the original television series, relying more on outlandish stunts and special effects.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Finally, her writing is a weekly source of delight—so clever, fun, informative, and uplifting.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Among the safeties, Dewitt said Patterson is the fastest; Sterlin has the most range; and Gay is the biggest and most consistent hitter.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers responded with reforms that included faster payroll tax increases, a gradual rise in the retirement age, and taxation of some Social Security benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Use of cellphones, smart watches and accessories is prohibited in the performance space.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Welcome to the age of conversational mobility, where natural dialogue with your car is becoming as routine as checking the weather on a smart speaker.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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