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
The transition from centralized, data-hungry behemoths to nimble, personalized and hyper-efficient models is already underway.
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Gerui Wang, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Channel 5’s ability to be nimble suits his skillset, meaning the BBC may seem like too much of an oil tanker.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
But over the past two decades, America has pioneered a more potent and nimble style of economic warfare.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
Dreier said that the Planetary Society is not advocating for NASA’s head count to grow — or even suggesting workforce reductions won’t help the agency become more nimble.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Gerui Wang, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Channel 5’s ability to be nimble suits his skillset, meaning the BBC may seem like too much of an oil tanker.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
But over the past two decades, America has pioneered a more potent and nimble style of economic warfare.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
Dreier said that the Planetary Society is not advocating for NASA’s head count to grow — or even suggesting workforce reductions won’t help the agency become more nimble.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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People have been dreaming about intelligent humanoid robots since the introduction of the beloved family maid Rosey on The Jetsons in the early 1960s.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Beyond being intelligent, ethical, musically talented, and dedicated; Emily is a true arts-passionate individual.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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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
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Think of this section as your highlight reel, showing off your knowledge and results in quick, digestible chunks.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But not everyone in Hezbollah’s orbit was so quick to brush off their losses.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the company has implemented DataOps principles to create more agile data pipelines, which can result in faster data delivery and increased responsiveness to changing business needs.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Of course, some babies are very agile and will attempt to climb out sooner—at which point they should be moved to a bed.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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Classical methods of solving these problems, which often involve churning through possible solutions in clever ways, quickly become untenable.—
Stephen Ornes,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
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The cut and fit of these is almost bespoke, and very clever.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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Advances in training algorithms help reduce development costs and accelerate training processes, enabling faster iteration and innovation.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But in previous Studio generations, the Ultra has always been as fast or faster than the Max, and that's not true here.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Dalman, 26, just reached the end of his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons and is heralded as a smart, steady lineman who can be an asset as a run blocker.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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There are less ad-intrusive smart TV platforms available besides Roku.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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January’s report showed that job openings increased across many major sectors, with the sharpest upticks in industries such as real estate, finance and retail, according to the report.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Any sharp pains during your workout—in your feet, but also in your knees, hips, or back—likely point to a problem with your current pair.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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