sure-footedness

noun

Definition of sure-footednessnext
as in agility

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  1. agility
  2. dexterity
  3. finesse
  4. prowess
Noun
  • The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This shift enables organizations to respond faster to unexpected challenges, build alignment without sacrificing agility, and unlock the innovative potential of diverse perspectives.
    Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of agility
Noun
  • 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
Definition of dexterity
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  • This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has the elegance and finesse of a fine Cab from Bordeaux with aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and powdered cocoa and flavors of cassis, graphite, and cigar box.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Decanter described the wine as expressing: A classic and timeless red blend from the Corliss estate sites on Red Mountain, this wine perfectly balances the power of Washington's hottest appellation with the elegance and finesse of varietal Cabernet Franc, which takes center stage in this wine.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of finesse
Noun
  • As mentioned above, Doughty is still good for 50 points even well into his thirties, and a lot of that is via his prowess on the power play.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of prowess
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sure-footedness

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