1
as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
the effortless deftness with which he plays the piano
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
with deftness and aplomb she managed to keep the bickering relatives apart for the duration of the reception
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Noun
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Businesses are being challenged to respond with greater agility and foresight.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025 -
Leaders like Nissan's Ivan Espinosa and UniCredit's Andrea Orcel have also described adapting to similar pressures — stressing the importance of agility and alignment in the current complex business environment.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
6 July 2025
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The manufacturing industry faces specific challenges with approximately 3.8 million new workers needed between 2024 and 2033, with half of these positions remaining unfilled due to skills gaps.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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His skill/skating combination is clearly NHL quality.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Deftness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deftness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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