athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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The opportunity to showcase his athleticism on an international stage was both exciting and daunting.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
In 1987, when Johnson was 19, his future coach Clyde Hart noticed his athleticism while Johnson was studying at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
On the other side, Spence’s athleticism and one-v-one defensive ability (highlighted in the graphic below) would be great to see at senior international level, while Livramento’s energy could be perfectly suited to a Tuchel style of play.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The match was intense and back-and-forth, with both women showcasing their best athleticism and resilience.
—Russ Weakland, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
In 1987, when Johnson was 19, his future coach Clyde Hart noticed his athleticism while Johnson was studying at Baylor University, in Waco, Texas.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
On the other side, Spence’s athleticism and one-v-one defensive ability (highlighted in the graphic below) would be great to see at senior international level, while Livramento’s energy could be perfectly suited to a Tuchel style of play.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The match was intense and back-and-forth, with both women showcasing their best athleticism and resilience.
—Russ Weakland, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for athleticism
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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