Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dexterity This kind of longevity requires not just prodigious musical dexterity, and phenomenal luck, but stamina. Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024 Getting out doesn’t just require thumb-shredding dexterity, wit, and guile but also — fittingly for its premise — patience. Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024 In addition to his defensive dexterity, Edman, 29, is a switch-hitter who has historically been equally productive from both sides of the plate, giving manager Dave Roberts maximum flexibility for daily lineup decisions and in-game moves. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024 Warm Hands Beyond Guide Glove $135 at Beyond Clothing Leather gloves give you much better grip, dexterity, and abrasion resistance than synthetic alternatives. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dexterity 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterity
Noun
  • Prime Video added more this season with pressure alerts, defensive vulnerabilities, and the ability to identify if a team is in man or zone coverage.
    Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • This achievement also highlights their ability to adapt and evolve, continually raising the bar in the competitive tourism landscape.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This shift enables organizations to respond faster to unexpected challenges, build alignment without sacrificing agility, and unlock the innovative potential of diverse perspectives.
    Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Anthony's tenure with the Knicks may not have resulted in a championship, but his scoring prowess and memorable performances revived basketball in New York during the early 2010s.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of only a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities included in a program from global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb that aims to help diverse talent succeed in the biopharma industry.
    Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • By adopting these trends, CEOs can cultivate healthier, happier, and more productive workforces, gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Whether selling products or solving problems, entrepreneurship requires the behavioral skill of communicating with others (and, despite the need for technical proficiency, not relying on a machine to do your job).
    Lynette Tan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • With students able to receive proficiencies ranging from partially met, approaching, meets and exceeds standards, 67.7% of students across the state failed the English portion of the state exam with the overall failure rate rising in 90 Cook County high schools.
    Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Decanter described the wine as expressing: A classic and timeless red blend from the Corliss estate sites on Red Mountain, this wine perfectly balances the power of Washington's hottest appellation with the elegance and finesse of varietal Cabernet Franc, which takes center stage in this wine.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Performing in a quartet setting on the first disc and with a trio on the second, Remler’s winning combination of fluidity and finesse is nicely showcased throughout.
    George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Louis Jourdan, Count Dracula (1977) This BBC TV movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, and Jourdan plays a Dracula who teems with ghoulish sophistication as a refined intellectual with an aptitude for language and etymology.
    Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Remy’s middle-class upbringing doesn’t account for his own aptitude, which isn’t dissimilar from Ayden’s, even if Ayden is further along with his welding skills.
    Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This lack of confidence correlates with a lack of competence.
    Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Transparent and consistent messaging, by those who have undergone expert media training, demonstrates accountability and competence.
    Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025

Thesaurus Entries Near dexterity

Cite this Entry

“Dexterity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterity. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on dexterity

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!