as in graceful
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Recent Examples of acrobatic
The striker leaped into the air – with his back towards goal – and produced an acrobatic, backheel volley which bounced off the turf and into the corner of the net.
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Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
The View star, gentle Siri whisperer, swivel chair acrobatic artist, and one-time apartment building elevator hostage Joy Behar has, frankly, had it with the terroristic antics of America's shampoo companies!
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The eye invites the viewer to appreciate the action—or, more specifically, the dozens of high-level decisions and acrobatic actions that so often typify Black people at play.
—Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Mooney made an acrobatic grab on 3rd-and-14 for the score, making the setback from the penalty only temporary.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
The View star, gentle Siri whisperer, swivel chair acrobatic artist, and one-time apartment building elevator hostage Joy Behar has, frankly, had it with the terroristic antics of America's shampoo companies!
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The eye invites the viewer to appreciate the action—or, more specifically, the dozens of high-level decisions and acrobatic actions that so often typify Black people at play.
—Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Mooney made an acrobatic grab on 3rd-and-14 for the score, making the setback from the penalty only temporary.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic
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Such is the world in which Amy Berryman’s intelligent and compassionate climate-disaster drama — named for Thoreau’s treatise (though not, as the title might suggest, an adaptation of it) and now receiving its New York premiere under Whitney White’s graceful direction at Second Stage — takes place.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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By all accounts and appearances, Wade is just as graceful off the court.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022
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Given the rapid pace of technology advancement, a more agile regulatory framework is essential to prevent bottlenecks in the acquisition process.Vincent Danen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement On Saturday, Acevedo, a spry and agile senior, moved quickly to inspect the orchard.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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But not everything meant for feline enrichment has to be ugly or cheaply made.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Friday marks half a century since Japanese merchandising company Sanrio created the first iteration of Kitty White, or Hello Kitty, a cheerful feline girl (not, as her creator controversially revealed in 2014, a cat) who lives with her family in London’s suburbs.Oscar Holland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some are incredibly brittle, liable to fall apart when they’re made or when they’re slotted between the electrodes; others are softer and more pliant, but can’t be exposed to moisture.Gregory Barber, WIRED, 6 June 2022
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Or, scarier still, from complete GOP control of Washington, with Trump in the White House, his supplicants running Congress and a pliant Supreme Court dismantling any guardrails keeping a vengeance-minded president in check.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
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This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Ensure nimble creative, content and creator resources are available for real-time updates.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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To get the best results, espresso machines must be nimble, offering both infinite variability and incredible precision.Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobatic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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