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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
Koo as Ri is a notable highlight, murdering anyone who stands in his way with the cool dexterity of a concert pianist.
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Robert Daniels, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Every single one is steeped in tradition and local ingredients, yet presented in a modern style that speaks to the vision and dexterity of the kitchen staff.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
That pertains not just to the dexterity of regular cinematographer Shane F. Kelly’s camerawork, which weaves around the joint playing with spatial dynamics and maintaining visual interest.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The second bit is the more challenging, because humans have very high standards for mobility, strength, and dexterity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
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Robert Daniels, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Every single one is steeped in tradition and local ingredients, yet presented in a modern style that speaks to the vision and dexterity of the kitchen staff.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
That pertains not just to the dexterity of regular cinematographer Shane F. Kelly’s camerawork, which weaves around the joint playing with spatial dynamics and maintaining visual interest.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The second bit is the more challenging, because humans have very high standards for mobility, strength, and dexterity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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Read More: How Climate Change Will Affect the Seasons The firings, which are expected to continue in the coming days, have sparked outrage among experts and lawmakers, who warn that such cuts could severely hamper NOAA's ability to respond to the increasing severity of weather events.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Guided by experienced faculty and industry mentors, students demonstrate their abilities and learn about styling, marketing, event planning and production, visuals, industry relations, among other things.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The findings revealed a wide range of interactions and dynamics between narwhals and fish as well as the extraordinary agility, precision and speed of their tusks to track moving targets, according to the study published February 27 in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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If a move needs to occur at some point in the future, the business agility in comparison to a decade ago’s agility is far less complex and time-intensive.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Their prowess on the field has shattered entrenched stereotypes, drawing lucrative sponsorships, driving record-breaking television ratings, and fostering the expansion of domestic and international women’s leagues.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even though Tigers — and everybody in the gym — knew Geneva was going to run things through Kirby, his prowess in the high post still caused fits.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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With his calm demeanor and distinctive baritone, Biggie exhibited a rare talent for painting pictures with his bars, delivering a complex rhyme scheme of double entendres and metaphors that has kept him on the Mount Rushmore of rap for any true connoisseur of the genre.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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This team is made up of a ton of young talent and it's worked out well on the court.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The order, which Trump signed on Saturday, rescinds a policy issued by former President Bill Clinton requiring agencies to provide assistance programs for people with limited English proficiency, according to a White House fact sheet.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s order would also rescind former President Bill Clinton’s August 2000 directive requiring agencies and other recipients of federal funds to provide services for those with limited English proficiency, according to a fact sheet shared with CNBC.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The vineyards’ distinct characteristics sets the wines apart—Vigna La Delizia is known for its power and structure and that Vigna La Villa offers finesse and elegance.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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The main thing is that the detailing and finesse of the sculpt are remarkably high-end for a figure this small.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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His aptitude for pitching, Cotham said, was more advanced than anyone he’s known at that age.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, The Athletic: Gluck took Christopher Bell, citing the upped numbers of Toyotas on the road this year and Bell’s aptitude as an all-around racer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The level of cultural competence is contingent upon leadership because the leaders set the bar.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over time, these discussions empower kids to handle setbacks on their own, building self-esteem and a sense of competence.—
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Contributor,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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