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
Richardson's athletic resume includes winning the 100 meters at the 2023 world championships in Budapest, earning silver at the Paris Olympics, and contributing to the U.S. 4x100 relay team's Olympic gold medal.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Rice has been named head of ceremonies and content for the Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take place in Los Angeles in the summer of 2028, a move that taps a Hollywood executive to find new ways to communicate the grandeur of the athletic extravaganza during some of its signature events.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 July 2025
Then, lace up your running shoes over the new wardrobe additions and crush all your athletic goals in style.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Rice has been named head of ceremonies and content for the Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take place in Los Angeles in the summer of 2028, a move that taps a Hollywood executive to find new ways to communicate the grandeur of the athletic extravaganza during some of its signature events.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 July 2025
Then, lace up your running shoes over the new wardrobe additions and crush all your athletic goals in style.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
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Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers this week continued tests of a possible alternative countermeasure to muscular atrophy.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Aston Martin Formula One team has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not be taking part in the Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 session due to a muscular injury in his back.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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True deficiencies in these nutrients can cause health problems, but such deficiencies are uncommon in otherwise healthy individuals.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Marte has been productive when healthy over the last few months, and McNeil has seen the bulk of his playing time in center field.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 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
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The issue isn’t said to be serious, but here’s the thing, Willock has been fully fit for a year and consistently struggled for form last season.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The Fit and Flare For an extra-chic work ensemble, try a fit and flare shape with kitten heels and a statement necklace.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed a new world record for lightning discharge distance The powerful lightning bolt, also known as a megaflash, stretched 515 miles from eastern Texas to Kansas City, Mo.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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By combining authentic passion with genuine care, the group shows inspiration can come from unexpected places—sometimes on four wheels, with a powerful engine and a committed community.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He has been recognized as a top 50 thinker in agile and top 100 thinker in change managements from thinkers360. Gerald‘s almost three decades of work is focused on increasing productivity in the workplace for complex companies.—
por Gerald Leonard,
Harvard Business Review,
30 July 2025
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Through clever digital storytelling and agile product development, Dr. Squatch grew from a niche product to a $100M+ brand, while legacy players like Unilever and P&G scrambled to reposition.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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It’s tailored enough to wear to a daytime celebration or dinner reservation, but soft and flexible for travel days, too.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, this time it’s been repackaged in a physical design that’s more flexible.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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