athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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More modest than the modern games, the ancient Olympics brought competitors from all around the Greek empire in a festival celebrating friendly rivalry and athleticism.
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Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024
And scouts still slobbered over Drake Maye’s athleticism and Michael Penix’s rocket arm.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
The unit is built around defense and athleticism, but lacks outside shooting.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
Mann’s ball handling has been stellar throughout his time in the NBA, often flashing his explosive speed, athleticism, and creativity when matched up one on one with defenders.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024
And scouts still slobbered over Drake Maye’s athleticism and Michael Penix’s rocket arm.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
The unit is built around defense and athleticism, but lacks outside shooting.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
Mann’s ball handling has been stellar throughout his time in the NBA, often flashing his explosive speed, athleticism, and creativity when matched up one on one with defenders.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for athleticism
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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