1
as in ability
mental skill or quickness
the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation
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2
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
Google DeepMind As for dexterity, demo videos showed the robotic arms folding a piece of paper into an origami fox and performing other delicate tasks.
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Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Skilled hands moved with dexterity across strands that were evidently shinier, bouncier, and revitalized from the 90-treatment.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 demonstrates a level of dexterity that would make even Bruce Lee raise an eyebrow.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
With both his and James’ verses, the track showcases the kind of lyrical dexterity that’s become a cornerstone of Droog’s music.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Skilled hands moved with dexterity across strands that were evidently shinier, bouncier, and revitalized from the 90-treatment.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 demonstrates a level of dexterity that would make even Bruce Lee raise an eyebrow.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
With both his and James’ verses, the track showcases the kind of lyrical dexterity that’s become a cornerstone of Droog’s music.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
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Jones had the innate ability to stretch the field while also securing contested balls against some of the toughest cornerbacks the NFL has ever seen.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Out-toeing doesn't usually affect your ability to walk, run, or move and causes no pain or discomfort.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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In An Age Of Skepticism While AI, agility and reskilling dominate the business agenda, one timeless factor remains paramount: trust.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This dynamic environment is testing retailers’ agility and innovation in solving critical challenges, particularly those related to inventory allocation and pricing strategies.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With the aggression and height of Wendie Renard on the backline and the goal-scoring prowess of Kadidiatou Diani up front, can the French combine their talents and shoot for more this time around?—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This investment in financial technology and digital prowess was a common theme among the 385 financial institutions that made this year’s list of the World’s Best Banks.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Royals starter Kris Bubic continues to marvel at his teammate’s elite talent on the field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
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Director Roshan Sethi and all the talent have been fantastic.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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My proficiency in calculus and analytics led me to study economics as an undergraduate student and then to pursue an MBA in finance.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Was there one technical thing about the process that required an even higher level of choreography and finesse in the fourth episode?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Mar. 2025
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The drink list leans heavily into rum and Latin spirits, delivering cocktails that hold their own against the fire and finesse of the kitchen.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yet most of the examples cited, including McKiernan’s ouster, stemmed from differing opinions on military strategy or questions of competence—not differing ideologies.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Granted, the offensive line’s competence will dictate a lot of how much success any running back the Cowboys select will have.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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