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Recent Examples of sure-footed
The Tiburon Uplands loop trail and adjoining hike through Old St. Hilary’s Preserve offer a great opportunity for sure-footed hikers to get in touch with the wild and rugged natural landscape of the Tiburon Peninsula.
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Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
The 20 Most Beautiful Places In Virginia, According To A Local
South Carolina
The Carolina Marsh Tacky
South Carolina’s heritage state horse, the Marsh Tacky, is a sturdy, sure-footed animal that descended from the horses of 16th century Spanish explorers.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
This rare moment of hesitation from a man who is usually so sure-footed in the recording studio underscores the paradox of Edgar Barrera: a towering figure in Latin music who is most often behind the scenes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
But once the drama comes to a head, there is a long journey toward Christmas morning, one in which serial one-on-one conversations come to feel, eventually, like what had been a sure-footed piece of writing is suddenly dithering toward meaning in the midst of human messiness.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
The young actors, almost all newcomers, are naturals in a sure-footed movie that is set in the future but fully plugged into global political anxieties of the present.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024
Not just demonstrating proof of concept for the all-wheel-drive platform in a grueling rally setting, the Sport Quattro featured sure-footed capabilities that were quickly adapted to the company’s passenger cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2024
Something that’s still safe in inclement weather, but which should feel significantly more sure-footed on loose surfaces.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2024
The Land Rover Series II was widened for more interior space and sure-footed traction over rough terrain, and a variety of body styles were introduced, including short-wheelbase, long-wheelbase, pickup truck, and forward-control versions.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
The 20 Most Beautiful Places In Virginia, According To A Local
South Carolina
The Carolina Marsh Tacky
South Carolina’s heritage state horse, the Marsh Tacky, is a sturdy, sure-footed animal that descended from the horses of 16th century Spanish explorers.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
This rare moment of hesitation from a man who is usually so sure-footed in the recording studio underscores the paradox of Edgar Barrera: a towering figure in Latin music who is most often behind the scenes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
But once the drama comes to a head, there is a long journey toward Christmas morning, one in which serial one-on-one conversations come to feel, eventually, like what had been a sure-footed piece of writing is suddenly dithering toward meaning in the midst of human messiness.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
The young actors, almost all newcomers, are naturals in a sure-footed movie that is set in the future but fully plugged into global political anxieties of the present.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024
Not just demonstrating proof of concept for the all-wheel-drive platform in a grueling rally setting, the Sport Quattro featured sure-footed capabilities that were quickly adapted to the company’s passenger cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2024
Something that’s still safe in inclement weather, but which should feel significantly more sure-footed on loose surfaces.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2024
The Land Rover Series II was widened for more interior space and sure-footed traction over rough terrain, and a variety of body styles were introduced, including short-wheelbase, long-wheelbase, pickup truck, and forward-control versions.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-footed
Adjective
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SpaceX is the implied template: Musk will advocate for privatizing the government, outsourcing the affairs of state to nimble entrepreneurs and adroit technologists.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, Moore is formidable, acing an English accent and exhibiting an adroit sense of comic timing.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Like any dexterous toddler, Lindsay would have moved her hands around while riding her mother’s back — but Beryl is missing an eye.—
Brandon Keim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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He’s got dexterous tools catching, tipping and redirecting pucks on first touch.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the face of uncertainty over China’s future, U.S. policymakers must remain flexible and fleet-footed.—
Elizabeth Economy,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Oct. 2014
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And there are simply too many characters and too many cities and too many quests and too many fights to keep the show balanced and fleet-footed.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Edward Berger’s deft direction proves taut, smart and subversive, as Roman whispers drive this robe and dagger drama forward with force.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a throwback to the original, there’s a deft combination of animatronics and CG.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Athletic is not privy to the intricacy of the greeting, given the true confidentiality of how Seals, even ones at an athletic apparel brand, slither behind the scenes.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The artistic gymnast and California native have consistently supported each other's athletic careers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Sure-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-footed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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