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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The aromas of this wine dance and prance with agility and grace, reminiscent of a flower bouquet.
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Gluteus medius exercises can improve movements like quick changes in direction, side-to-side agility, and better force transfer.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 July 2025
For more than five decades, the Presidential Fitness Test was a staple in public schools: children would complete a series of physical activities that measured strength, agility, and flexibility at least twice a year during gym class.
—Nik Popli, Time, 31 July 2025
The automotive industry has long excelled at managing complex, global supply chains thanks to digital tools and lean manufacturing principles that reduce waste and improve agility.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Gluteus medius exercises can improve movements like quick changes in direction, side-to-side agility, and better force transfer.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 July 2025
For more than five decades, the Presidential Fitness Test was a staple in public schools: children would complete a series of physical activities that measured strength, agility, and flexibility at least twice a year during gym class.
—Nik Popli, Time, 31 July 2025
The automotive industry has long excelled at managing complex, global supply chains thanks to digital tools and lean manufacturing principles that reduce waste and improve agility.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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