as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
his agility and overall quickness made him the football coach's top choice for receiver
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Recent Examples of quickness
Second-round pick Lee Hunter, a versatile defensive lineman, stood out in individual drills with his quickness.
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Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Flemings has speed, short-area quickness, and explosive bounce.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Considering his sharpshooting, quickness, defensive instincts and poise, Tanner has the total package as a two-way guard.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The quickness in his moves is influenced by his experience running multiple sprint events in high school track and field.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
McCulley has adequate foot quickness and athleticism.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Donovan combines excellent size, range and power with explosive quickness.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Flemings has speed, short-area quickness, and explosive bounce.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Considering his sharpshooting, quickness, defensive instincts and poise, Tanner has the total package as a two-way guard.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The quickness in his moves is influenced by his experience running multiple sprint events in high school track and field.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
McCulley has adequate foot quickness and athleticism.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Donovan combines excellent size, range and power with explosive quickness.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickness
Noun
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No, our purpose is to supplement, extend and update, so our politics may match the scale and speed of contemporary information and commerce, migration and ecology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Mitchell has a mix of speed and power.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Summary The velocity of Tuesday’s intraday sell-off in semis was a reminder that this market is still highly crowded and more fragile than the closing tape suggested.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The weather system is aligned with the planet's equator, but scientists have been unable to explain its immense size, velocity and its noticeably sharp leading edge.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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“Quickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickness. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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