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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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Recent Examples of nimble
Drawing on past experiences can be useful, but not as important as being nimble and adapting when necessary.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Common leopards appear engineered to hunt quick, nimble prey.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
In a recent video, Patan showcases the aircraft's nimble capabilities by navigating around a 26-foot-tall pylon.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Agility means being nimble in thought and action, ready to surf the waves of constant change.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Common leopards appear engineered to hunt quick, nimble prey.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
In a recent video, Patan showcases the aircraft's nimble capabilities by navigating around a 26-foot-tall pylon.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Agility means being nimble in thought and action, ready to surf the waves of constant change.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for nimble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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The thing about Nickel Boys is its a film that is more intelligent than its maker.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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White’s wiry, versatile, energetic, intelligent and strong.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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With graceful bubbles and a silky mouthfeel, lemon and pear dance on the palate.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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One way to relieve those symptoms is with a quick walk.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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From embracing digital transformation to prioritizing sustainability and developing agile leadership, the coming year holds tremendous potential for organizations that are ready to lead the charge in an ever-evolving world.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Standing 27–29 inches tall and weighing up to 150 pounds, these muscular, yet agile, dogs are built to fend off predators and thrive in harsh terrain.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The couple shared news of their pregnancy during the Chiefs game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7 in a clever way, which was a recreation of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's iconic pregnancy announcement at his Blink-182 concert in 2023.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Retailers like Etsy and Amazon offer the most adorable and clever sweatshirts, shirts, and friendship bracelets.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, hiring will be faster and more efficient thanks to AI.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And is this for the better or for worse? Chris Ward, the chief supply chain officer for the fast food burger chain spoke in a statement about the change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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But a good coach, a lot of good ideas, smart, good leadership.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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To try to repeal the law to reintroduce wolves into Colorado is not a smart option.—
TJ Hutchinson,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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The 180-degree rotating lens offers flexible projection angles, while electronic focus and automatic keystone correction ensure sharp images.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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And some lots are still empty, the grass from winter rains wafting in the wind, along with the sharp echoes of hammers and nail guns.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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