agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Defense said the weapon's official name pays tribute to the eagle, known for its speed, stealth, and agility.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
Lessons From $15 Billion Of Cross-Border Experience Here are three truths that have shaped my approach to retail asset management over the years:
• Cap-ex agility beats cap-ex volume.
—Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Finally, add a dash of plyometrics—rapid, explosive movements like hops and bounds—to improve agility, power, balance, and tendon health.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
The movement, which is a form of plyometric training and basically involves a step and a hop on repeat, can help build power, agility and speed, and improve coordination, balance and mobility.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
Lessons From $15 Billion Of Cross-Border Experience Here are three truths that have shaped my approach to retail asset management over the years:
• Cap-ex agility beats cap-ex volume.
—Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Finally, add a dash of plyometrics—rapid, explosive movements like hops and bounds—to improve agility, power, balance, and tendon health.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
The movement, which is a form of plyometric training and basically involves a step and a hop on repeat, can help build power, agility and speed, and improve coordination, balance and mobility.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agility
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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