as in graceful
moving easily
the expressive movements of agile dancers agile herons wading in the marsh
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Recent Examples of agile
This is designed to turn the Commandos into lighter and more agile units equipped with cutting-edge technology, including drones, cyber capabilities, and AI-enabled autonomous systems, along with two dozen new CICs of which Sea Dagger is a candidate.
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New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Evolving risks, shifting business models, emerging technologies—especially the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—and increasing regulatory complexity require professionals in this field to be agile lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Combining these together unlocks agile new ways of dealing with the enemy.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Evolving risks, shifting business models, emerging technologies—especially the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—and increasing regulatory complexity require professionals in this field to be agile lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Combining these together unlocks agile new ways of dealing with the enemy.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agile
graceful
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Agile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agile. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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