1
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
However much art museums today express a commitment to social relevance, their programming is the opposite of nimble.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Beautifully simple in execution, the resulting truck becomes a nimble, go-anywhere Jeep that carries its own squaredrop accommodations on its chassis.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Without the bureaucratic constraints of federal agencies, philanthropy is more nimble and flexible.
—Jeffrey MacKeigan, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Poles has been nimble in building the roster through all avenues, including free agency and trades and even angling for restricted free agents.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Beautifully simple in execution, the resulting truck becomes a nimble, go-anywhere Jeep that carries its own squaredrop accommodations on its chassis.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Without the bureaucratic constraints of federal agencies, philanthropy is more nimble and flexible.
—Jeffrey MacKeigan, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Poles has been nimble in building the roster through all avenues, including free agency and trades and even angling for restricted free agents.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Designing the Future of AI Artificial intelligence is powering a new generation of tools that combine logic with intelligent action.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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By freeing physicians from the need to be behind their computers during appointments, these intelligent assistants enable a more personal and engaging interaction with patients.—
Rakhee Langer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Marked by a graceful melancholia and filled with daunting technical feats, especially the director’s signature, logistics-defying long takes, his films are beautifully realized meditations on nostalgia and loss in which the cinema tends to be a character itself.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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This is graceful, quietly intelligent filmmaking—including a touch of unsentimental magic realism involving a wise and beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Shooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as 'a light' who fought antisemitism Israeli Embassy shooting: See the scene Real quick All American Rejects singer explains what's up with viral pop-up shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The ship was to be the second major navy surface vessel revealed in quick succession by North Korea.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Washington’s youth is proving to be an asset in this transitional moment for the broader domestic wine industry, allowing winemakers here to be agile and innovative, much like the tech companies just across the Cascades in Seattle, as Matt Austin of Grosgrain puts it.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This keeps our team agile, engaged and prepared for whatever’s next.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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That's much faster than most tablets, many of which require two or more hours to recharge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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In 2023 alone, clean energy employment in Florida grew by 5.9%, nearly 2.5 times faster than overall state job growth.—
Zach Colletti,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Ushering In The Electrification Era Technologies enabling smart renewable energy solutions, reliable battery-management systems and sustainable manufacturing practices are central to our electricity infrastructure.—
Henrik Mannesson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Read on for some of the best smart bird feeders available now.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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His equaliser against Leganes in March was a perfect example, with Bellingham sharpest to react when a shot cannoned off the crossbar.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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New technologies such as generative artificial intelligence are helping cybercriminals stage increasingly sophisticated attacks, the World Economic Forum said in a 2025 global cybersecurity outlook, noting a sharp increase in phishing and social engineering attacks last year.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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