as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
a journalist who writes his well-crafted stories with remarkable celerity
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Recent Examples of celerity
Electrons in solids tend to bump into atoms instead of moving uninterrupted, so being able to control them with such celerity was crucial for the team to carry out its Peter-Pan-and-his-shadow manipulation of the electron and the hole.
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Karmela Padavic-Callaghan, Scientific American, 8 Dec. 2021
The list goes on, but the difference between now and centuries ago is the frequency and celerity with which materials move between continents and the increasing intensity of climate change.
—Claire Marie Porter, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2019
People solve mysteries and puzzles with shocking celerity.
—Daniel Payne, National Review, 20 July 2019
Karmela Padavic-Callaghan, Scientific American, 8 Dec. 2021
The list goes on, but the difference between now and centuries ago is the frequency and celerity with which materials move between continents and the increasing intensity of climate change.
—Claire Marie Porter, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2019
People solve mysteries and puzzles with shocking celerity.
—Daniel Payne, National Review, 20 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celerity
Noun
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Thursday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa went well enough (2 1/3 innings/38 pitches), and the club has also seen an uptick in velocity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X on Tuesday, Berardelli said the wind shear—meaning a rapid change in wind velocity or direction—was a reason why the Atlantic should remain quiet for the next 10 days.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the Canon Color imageClass MF753Cdw printer cuts through busy days with fast speeds, customizable controls, and easy Wi-Fi setup, now $168 off for a powerhouse office upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Celerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celerity. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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