sure-footedness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-footedness
Noun
  • As the session continues, Atlas’s movements appear increasingly fluid, suggesting the system is being evaluated not only for strength but also for agility, reflex response, and adaptive motor control.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • As retailers scramble to give shoppers a reason to leave their screens, the industry is witnessing an aggressive push toward experiential spaces that merge the sensory weight of physical design with the real-time agility of digital media.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Rather than chasing growth, businesses across a range of industries should pursue nimbleness.
    Richard McCathron, Fortune, 25 May 2026
  • Defensively, Norby has made a solid transition to first, committing two errors and showing nimbleness at the position.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Combines smooth attack with sudden change of speed and direction, dexterity, and finishing craft in the lane.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Hall’s dexterity with finicky varietals is on full display with his entry level Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (both civilly priced at $40 and $45 respectively).
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Learner Tien, with guidance from 1989 French Open champion Michael Chang, has the kind of game — sweeping, angled groundstrokes and deftness of touch — that should suit clay, but he is still getting used to its secret codes.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Flying with high finesse saves energy and allows for admirably long gliding.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • Powerful, dense fruit, but not lacking finesse, balanced oak, hint of spices.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Even so, Griner’s 6-foot-9 height and shot-blocking prowess are unique to any era.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • There is no disputing his scoring prowess.
    David Troy, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
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“Sure-footedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-footedness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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