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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
When adjusting portfolios in such an unpredictable climate, investors will have to weigh all the probabilities and prepare to be nimble for what transpires.
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Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The system tends to favor bigger Western organizations and not smaller, more nimble local agencies.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Since taking charge four months ago, Niccol has worked to reverse a streak of declining sales, focusing on cutting unnecessary layers to create a more nimble company.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Ubisoft’s next-gen murder simulator whisks you away to feudal Japan where the sturdy samurai Yasuke and nimble ninja Naoe seemingly split the difference between contemporary RPG and retro stealth playstyles.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
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Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The system tends to favor bigger Western organizations and not smaller, more nimble local agencies.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Since taking charge four months ago, Niccol has worked to reverse a streak of declining sales, focusing on cutting unnecessary layers to create a more nimble company.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Ubisoft’s next-gen murder simulator whisks you away to feudal Japan where the sturdy samurai Yasuke and nimble ninja Naoe seemingly split the difference between contemporary RPG and retro stealth playstyles.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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The application can generate unit test cases, propose intelligent code fixes and answer some coding queries, including refactoring.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Any edge comes from their regular scene partners: Wilson’s believably unpleasant demeanor, Bratt’s vulnerable charm, Scott’s lo-fi depression and, most appealingly, Driver’s intelligent wariness.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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But smaller firms can win with focus—by building a highly targeted, agile thought-leadership engine.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Aprilia says it's fitted slim-ish tires on both 17-inch wheels to allow for agile handling, at the cost of a bit of road presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2025
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More News: William Byron Just Pulled Off a Daytona 500 Feat Only Four Others Have Speaking about the incident in an interview, Byron seemed amused by the clever digital jest.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The clever critters have apparently learned that the sewers are safer than busy roads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Unlike Season 47 that thrived after a slow burn of getting to know the players, Probst said Season 48 has a quicker pace filled with players that are fast, funny and ready to play.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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What To Know During the blackout, which takes place from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, participants are encouraged to avoid all non-essential spending, both in-store and online–especially at prominent retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and major fast food outlets.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In building preparedness for our longer lives to come, integration will be increasingly part of smart longevity strategies.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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No cable required: Stream from your smart TV, laptop, or mobile device.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Put on gloves: To protect your hands from sharp pieces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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But low trust in media and institutions, political gridlock, lobbyist influence and sharp inequalities persist.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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