as in muscular
having great physical strength, skill, or ability
She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.
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Recent Examples of athletic
It’s been reported by CBSSports.com that Texas Tech — aided by free-spending billionaire booster Cody Campbell — currently has an athletic payroll of $55 million.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
All of this playing out across five hours and 29 minutes of speed and grace and power and athletic character.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
The Humphrey trio - Nicole, Ashley and Chloe - reunited at Chapel Hill at different stages of their athletic and academic careers for one special season together.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
The glimpses of Wahlberg's happy family life with their children Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace included the Oscar nominee posing with them at various athletic events, enjoying time in and on the water, and, in the first slide, holding a bunch of balloons in both hands.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
All of this playing out across five hours and 29 minutes of speed and grace and power and athletic character.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
The Humphrey trio - Nicole, Ashley and Chloe - reunited at Chapel Hill at different stages of their athletic and academic careers for one special season together.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
The glimpses of Wahlberg's happy family life with their children Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace included the Oscar nominee posing with them at various athletic events, enjoying time in and on the water, and, in the first slide, holding a bunch of balloons in both hands.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
Adjective
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Maintaining optimal levels can help with cognitive and muscular function, as well as hydration levels and fatigue.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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In this muscular but graceful performance, Torres shows us what resistance truly means.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Alzheimer's patient embarks on cross-country walk to showcase healthy aging Thirteen years after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Judy Benjamin, 80, has just embarked on a 3,000-mile journey across the country.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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There’s so much to enjoy about this high-waisted bikini, including its adjustable straps for a comfy fit, high-quality fabric that will last through hours of swimming (and washing), and a full lining design for a tummy control effect.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
13 June 2025
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There’s a trip to a department store for a fit check, a cameo at the ballet (just to tip the valet!), and a repast of steak, lobster, and champagne.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Also don’t forget that your network is your most powerful asset, so actively grow it and reach out to them for word-of-mouth job referrals or recommendations.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The quarterly rebalanced structure of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered an agile approach to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when markets decline, as outlined in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Super said the business is growing more agile by the day and responded quickly when the economy started to cool in February.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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In 8th grade, students create a flexible four-year plan for high school to help guide them.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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FSIs who provide flexible, digital-first work environments and AI-enabled productivity tools may be better positioned to attract this talent and benefit from their fresh perspectives.—
Monica Hovsepian,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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