sure-footedness

noun

as in agility

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  1. agility
  2. nimbleness
  3. dexterity
  4. deftness
  5. finesse
  6. prowess
Noun
  • Whether this works will depend on its agility and willingness of brands to adapt to a market that’s completely changed in the past decade.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The failure was bad news for scientists who rely on data from Swift, which has unique capabilities combining sensitivity to gamma rays, X-rays, and visible light with the agility to quickly turn toward astronomical targets.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of agility
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
Definition of nimbleness
Noun
  • His goal late against the Leafs was due and showed his hands and dexterity for a big man taking a puck off the wall and patting it in at the post.
    — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The patented fingertip design is rolled with no seams and provides two layers of protection without limiting your dexterity.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dexterity
Noun
  • But his approach is from a position of deftness and strength, not desperation.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Astor’s body was dredged from the drink, shipped from Nova Scotia to New York, and attended to by Crandall with such deftness that his funeral featured a public viewing.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of deftness
Noun
  • But other horse disciplines depend more on finesse and control.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Technically speaking, Amber turns in a pretty stellar week-one cha-cha, and the notes from the judges are mostly about finesse and refinement.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of finesse
Noun
  • The vocal and acting prowess of the cast stands out, in a large-scale production that matches the level of major international musicals.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Malik Willis’ rushing prowess really showed against the Kansas City Chiefs.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of prowess
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“Sure-footedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-footedness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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