nimbly

adverb

Definition of nimblynext
1
as in dexterously

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as in agilely

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Recent Examples of nimbly Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg. — Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions. — Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026 Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment. — Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026 The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026 The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbly
  1. dexterously
  2. agilely
  3. cleverly
  4. jauntily
  5. neatly
  6. breezily
  7. cleanly
  8. aptly
Adverb
  • Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.
    — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of dexterously
Adverb
  • Today, the board's role is expected to include questioning assumptions, exploring multiple scenarios and agilely adjusting course in the face of disruptive changes.
    — Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Witnesses described the shark as looking healthy, moving agilely and visibly feeding.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Definition of agilely
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  • Between cleverly convertible shoulder bags and elegant clutches, there’s a pick for every outfit and occasion this summer.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • This mid-sized tiny house cleverly balances portability and practicality.
    — Adam Williams July 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of cleverly
Adverb
  • Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 June 2026
  • The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of jauntily
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  • Getty Images Key Facts During Manhattanhenge, the sunset point is neatly positioned between skyscrapers in Manhattan, New York City.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Feelings from optimism to selfishness to lust are all neatly captured with song and dance.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of neatly
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  • While England breezily dismissed Senegal 3-0 in its fourth match of the tournament, Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinals before bowing out 2-0 to eventual runnersup France in the semis.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
  • From left, stalwart Fast/Furious gun molls Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, who know their way around all sorts of fancy cars, not to mention firearms, breezily support central good/bad dude Vin Diesel, who’s doing his best professional bowling imitation for the paparazzi.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of breezily
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  • Synthetic cells allow scientists to more cleanly test how the surrounding membrane separates the inside of a cell from its environment, how genetic instructions are read, how energy is used, and how growth and division are coordinated.
    — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • The best opportunity for Portugal came through Nuno Mendes, whose deflected shot rocketed off the crossbar after cleanly beating Spanish keeper Unai Simón.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of cleanly
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  • To us, there’s no better choice than the aptly named Sony LinkBuds Fit.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
  • The collection of poems, translated from French by Sarah Riggs, aptly sees Adnan contending with her own mortality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
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