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
One thing Bears general manager Ryan Poles talks about consistently is being nimble in the front office.
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Much of his free-agent maneuvering over the past month was tailored to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s game plan for 2026, based on the success McDaniel had with a quick and nimble attack during his four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Vocal marvel Luciana Souza and the nimble guitarist Marcel Carmago are both natives of São Paulo, Brazil, and share a keen sense of reverence and adventure in their music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
And even then, some nimble French vessels — blockade runners — were still able to slip through the British screen.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Much of his free-agent maneuvering over the past month was tailored to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s game plan for 2026, based on the success McDaniel had with a quick and nimble attack during his four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Vocal marvel Luciana Souza and the nimble guitarist Marcel Carmago are both natives of São Paulo, Brazil, and share a keen sense of reverence and adventure in their music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
And even then, some nimble French vessels — blockade runners — were still able to slip through the British screen.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
Adjective
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The son of four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, he is viewed as a physical and intelligent defender.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Our interface makes intelligent use of swipes and gestures rather than tapping or dialing.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The reactive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between quick reactions and thoughtful dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, a host of hotels are just a quick zip from Malé.—
Shradha Shahani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight, powerful and lethal warhead The Braker project is aimed at creating a lightweight, powerful and lethal warhead that could be deployed from a small, agile drone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Heady and agile, Simpson recalls former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer, who started for eight NFL franchises but was mostly a very good backup.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through it all, the cats remain the center of her world — unpredictable, clever and endlessly entertaining.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Berlin turned out to be too warm for a fast time, but Adidas and Sawe continued the arrangement this year.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there’s something incredibly unnatural about the fast attention of the internet.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 A smart adjustment today creates more momentum than effort.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nikola Katic, a mountain of a defender, all elbows and sharp edges, was terrific before suffering a season-ending injury during Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup qualification win over Italy.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Three candidates are vying to lead Chula Vista, San Diego County’s second-largest city, in the June primary, with the winner set to serve a four-year term atop a City Council that has been marked in recent years by sharp partisan division.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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