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also light-foot
as in graceful
moving easily
the light-footed cat crept silently through the house
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Recent Examples of light-footed
In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, commentators often portrayed the governments of such states as lethargic bureaucracies outwitted by light-footed rebels.
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Thomas Hegghammer, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
At San Dieguito, that builds space for wildlife such as the light-footed Ridgway’s rail and least Bell’s vireo, two native California birds listed by the federal government as in danger of extinction.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
The project is expected to provide habitat for two endangered birds, the least Bell’s vireo and light-footed ridgeway’s rail, and offer animals access to conserved land areas for mammals such as the American badger, mountain lion, coyote, bobcat, mule deer and gray fox.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024
In the summer, people in Maine are barefooted, light-footed, and surefooted.
—Marissa Hermer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2023
Watching a 300- or 400-pound bear execute a light-footed cousin to a tour jeté snaps your head around.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
Thomas Hegghammer, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
At San Dieguito, that builds space for wildlife such as the light-footed Ridgway’s rail and least Bell’s vireo, two native California birds listed by the federal government as in danger of extinction.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
The project is expected to provide habitat for two endangered birds, the least Bell’s vireo and light-footed ridgeway’s rail, and offer animals access to conserved land areas for mammals such as the American badger, mountain lion, coyote, bobcat, mule deer and gray fox.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024
In the summer, people in Maine are barefooted, light-footed, and surefooted.
—Marissa Hermer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2023
Watching a 300- or 400-pound bear execute a light-footed cousin to a tour jeté snaps your head around.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-footed
Adjective
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The Phaeton cuts a more elegant figure than most VWs, thanks to its graceful exterior lines and the use of premium materials throughout the cabin.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rendering of martial arts battles is as graceful as DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda series.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By focusing on long-term trends over short-term volatility and staying agile through continuous reevaluation, leaders build the confidence to make decisive calls amid uncertainty. - Peter Boolkah, The Transition Guy 15.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Next, Miller and her colleagues had to become experts at catching the agile reptiles with sticks, nets and even their bare hands.—
Denise Hruby,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The steering is lighter and lither with greater willingness to change directions.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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As Durston has expanded with even lighter shelters spun from exotic materials and full-frame freestanding tents like the X-Dome, the X-Mid 2 has remained a solid ultralight option that offers an intriguing pound-for-pound value proposition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Light-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-footed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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