1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the juggler needed lots of dexterity in order to keep all five balls in the air at the same time
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Recent Examples of dexterity
There’s also precedent for this kind of dexterity in robotics.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
That dexterity is on full display at Sunda New Asian where pan-Asian influences from the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and beyond give sake plenty to play with.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
More than 40 years later, a cow in Austria is proving that the notion of cattle being smart enough to wield tools — with flexibility and dexterity, no less — isn’t so silly after all.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But there’s no rising artist easier to get excited about in this niche but hot scene than Meryl, aka Cindy Elismar, a rapper and singer whose vocal dexterity and understated intensity stand out on just about every track.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
That dexterity is on full display at Sunda New Asian where pan-Asian influences from the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and beyond give sake plenty to play with.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
More than 40 years later, a cow in Austria is proving that the notion of cattle being smart enough to wield tools — with flexibility and dexterity, no less — isn’t so silly after all.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But there’s no rising artist easier to get excited about in this niche but hot scene than Meryl, aka Cindy Elismar, a rapper and singer whose vocal dexterity and understated intensity stand out on just about every track.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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The outages have affected Anastasia’s work, hampering her ability to respond to clients via messaging apps.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Departing San Jose and taking a plane straight to Phoenix, the Boise State basketball team was keen on putting to rest some of the questions surrounding its ability and ceiling.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Kalshi allows traders to see how decisions track daily, or even by the minute, providing agility that tops the six-week frequency of the New York Fed’s survey of primary dealers.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The robot is built around a durable aluminum-alloy exoskeleton, balancing strength with agility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Destined to remain a niche luxury purchase, the Galaxy Z TriFold is above all else a showcase of Samsung’s industrial design prowess in the foldables segment rather than something the company expects will sell in significant volumes or drive serious revenue.—
Chris Welch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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For four decades, Megadeth have been high priests—not the highest, but close—in a church of metal where technical prowess, breakneck tempos, and sneering attitude are the holiest of virtues.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2026
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The album's extended roster of talent includes the Rolling Stones, CJ Chenier (Clifton's son), David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Taj Mahal and Augie Meyers (Texas Tornados).—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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Of course, children today don’t need educational prompting to find their own way into tech proficiency.—
Indrani Sen,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ratner’s real power lay less in directing than in financing, a career built on a proficiency for cultivating relationships with powerful men.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Getting the seltzer to flow from them took some finesse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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La Borderie Champagnes are defined not by power but by clarity and tension—marked by maturity, balance, finesse, and freshness.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Broncos expect Stidham to play well given his mental aptitude, preparation and personality.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Woodall plays a talented piano tuner whose meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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This insidious development is reversing at double speed the process of self-reinforcement—the hiring of original and distinctive talent and the building of reputations for competence and probity—that brings institutions their authority.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Leading companies in this field, such as Glydways, whose core competence is establishing modern and sustainable transportation systems, rely entirely on us for the development and manufacturing of their transportation vehicles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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