1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the juggler needed lots of dexterity in order to keep all five balls in the air at the same time
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Recent Examples of dexterity
Young and old will enjoy this simple game that requires balance, patience and manual dexterity.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Parada’s group has been behind many of the most impressive recent robotics breakthroughs, particularly in dexterity.
—James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Attendees could also pose for selfies with Booster Robotics’ T1 model, a short humanoid robot that performed feats of dexterity.
—Kate Conger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
By balancing a salmon on its head, an orca might be showcasing its dexterity or attempting to stand out within the group.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Parada’s group has been behind many of the most impressive recent robotics breakthroughs, particularly in dexterity.
—James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Attendees could also pose for selfies with Booster Robotics’ T1 model, a short humanoid robot that performed feats of dexterity.
—Kate Conger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
By balancing a salmon on its head, an orca might be showcasing its dexterity or attempting to stand out within the group.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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While moving Chisolm back to second would seem to be an improvement, the problem is not as much his fielding ability as his availability.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Investors looking for attractive stock picks should focus on the ability of a company to navigate ongoing uncertainties and deliver strong returns over the long term.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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The annual event brings thousands of dogs to compete in various competitions which include agility, obedience and dock diving, as well as the famous dog show.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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There are two parts to the Westminster Dog Show, the conformation and the agility championship.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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As for Rodriguez, many sports fans know him due to his prowess on the baseball field.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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For all her prowess, Yeoh hasn’t been able to make the character Philippa Georgiou work.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The luxury hotel anthology series takes place in Thailand this season, with a murderer’s row of acting talent at the ready.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Continuing its tradition of highlighting dynamic emerging talent, GloRilla, fresh off the success of her album Glorious, will bring her high-energy to Philadelphia.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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As of 2022, Black student reading proficiency for eighth grade was 16%.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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As students continue to fall behind in reading proficiency in the American education system, some teachers are pleading with parents to help fix the problem.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Regrettably, that finesse falls away as the season progresses, jumping between two timelines: Before and after Bradford’s death.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The same goes for relationships—your words and actions should have that same finesse.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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New Yorkers with ambition and aptitude come together to complete these trainings in diverse cohorts led by expert instructors.—
Dynishal Gross,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your interests and aptitude, chances are there is a need for your contribution in the workplace of today, and tomorrow.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Proposing a bold innovation may trigger fears of losing their expertise, routines, or a sense of competence.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, somewhat paradoxically, their trust in these chatbots' competence is declining.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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