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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Junior bull riders generally graduate from riding horses, learning balance and agility, before testing their mettle on miniature bulls.
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Navy will be able to respond to the demands of modern combat with much greater speed and agility.
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2 July 2026
Aside from aesthetics, this design change allowed for better player movement and agility.
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Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Navy will be able to respond to the demands of modern combat with much greater speed and agility.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Aside from aesthetics, this design change allowed for better player movement and agility.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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