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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
Drawing inspiration from the human hand’s intricate design and proprioceptive capabilities, this study aims to enhance the dexterity of robotic hands, particularly in multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) motion and posture perception.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Water flossers, says Nguyen, can provide real benefits to those without the manual dexterity to use floss—for example, people with hand tremors, Parkinson’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior research has shown that cognitive decline in elderly people can affect their situational awareness as well as delay decision their making, while reduced dexterity in these populations can become worse in high-stress situations, such as a plane fire.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The plays are characterized by their uncompromising portrayals of the Black experience and the playwright’s dexterity of language.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Water flossers, says Nguyen, can provide real benefits to those without the manual dexterity to use floss—for example, people with hand tremors, Parkinson’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior research has shown that cognitive decline in elderly people can affect their situational awareness as well as delay decision their making, while reduced dexterity in these populations can become worse in high-stress situations, such as a plane fire.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The plays are characterized by their uncompromising portrayals of the Black experience and the playwright’s dexterity of language.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
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Is there a better gift to future generations than the ability to see the universe, dream and be inspired again?—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nick needs to possess a great deal of agility and anxiety.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Her pen moves with the same agility as her voice.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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For King Charles, the trip will be a test of his diplomatic prowess.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many of DeCosta’s peers revere his talent-evaluation skills, roster-building approach and intensity.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton, who graduated in 2001 and played 10 years in the NHL with Chicago, Toronto and Carolina, has been developing amateur talent as co-owner of the Connecticut Junior Rangers.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some tech leaders have claimed that AI has enabled them to accomplish more with smaller teams, thanks in part to AI’s proficiency in writing code.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every year, high schoolers from all over North America take part in the festival, which started in 1995 to help students level up their proficiency in performing and inspire them to keep improving their technical skills.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eze unlocked the game with great finesse from range.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some of the finesse behind the sound design, just by the very nature of streaming, was about finding the right level of emphasis that would work in multiple listening environments.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Few Democrats in the party's 2028 presidential sights have an opportunity to demonstrate political strength and party-building aptitude in swing states.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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So does discipline, defensive aptitude and goaltending.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since returning to the White House, his administration has aggressively challenged journalistic norms, and the president has continued attacking the integrity and competence of major news organizations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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These compounding goofs demand accountability and a sober reassessment of the competence of American leadership.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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