as in graceful
moving easily
the expressive movements of agile dancers agile herons wading in the marsh
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Recent Examples of agile
About North American River Otters For anyone less familiar with the species, North American river otters are agile, intelligent animals well adapted to aquatic life.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Curry, still working his way back from the runner’s knee that cost him 27 games, struggled to find his shot early in the game, shooting just 2 of 9 while being harassed by the agile Derrick Jones Jr.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
While 95 percent of brands polled are showing new lines this season, the traditional full-sized collection is losing ground to more agile formats.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Curry, still working his way back from the runner’s knee that cost him 27 games, struggled to find his shot early in the game, shooting just 2 of 9 while being harassed by the agile Derrick Jones Jr.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
While 95 percent of brands polled are showing new lines this season, the traditional full-sized collection is losing ground to more agile formats.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agile
graceful
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Old stone walls and graceful arches frame olive and citrus groves and gum trees, while antique pieces gathered from European markets dot the corners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Agile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agile. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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