athleticism

noun

ath·let·i·cism ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm

: athletic ability : the combination of qualities (such as speed, strength, and agility) that are characteristic of an athlete

These days they do standing backflips and other moves that require a high degree of athleticism—and endless practice.—

Cathy Booth Thomas

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His length, athleticism, offensively a great guy who can catch and shoot and cut and play make with the ball in his hands, can do a little bit of everything. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025 Butler joining the Warriors gives them more athleticism and playmaking juice on the wing. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Mancini is a big and mobile right-shot defender who has clear NHL athleticism. —

Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025 As more women entered the field, the focus shifted from aesthetics to athleticism, with performers like Trinity Fatu, Alicia Fox and Mercedes Moné exemplifying this transition. —

Martie Bowser, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for athleticism