acrobatic

adjective

Definition of acrobaticnext
as in graceful

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Recent Examples of acrobatic Laguna Beach has the acrobatic Brady Stringham back at receiver. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Once the darling of the NBA, the next heartthrob to splash on posters and commercials, the acrobatic point guard concedes he is viewed negatively. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026 The politician started the team as a positive force for school-age kids, to keep kids in school, off drugs and out of gangs through athletic acrobatic practice and performance. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Anglers will feel at home here, with opportunities to catch everything from acrobatic tarpon to snapper or snook. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic
  1. graceful
  2. limber
  3. agile
  4. feline
  5. pliant
  6. supple
  7. flexible
  8. nimble
Adjective
  • Yet 20 minutes later, it was long forgotten during a graceful balance beam routine that brought her to within striking distance of the lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, travelers will awake among the graceful canals and bridges of Venice, with a private water taxi to ferry them into the heart of the Venetian lagoon to explore the city’s many islands.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of limber
Adjective
  • Researchers have developed a new control framework that enables humanoid robots to perform agile movements, including army crawls, breakdancing and backflips.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Illinois pols are more adept and agile than Cirque du Soleil aerialists.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of agile
Adjective
  • Cat Video Fest 2026 offers more than a collection of funny feline clips.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But a couple weeks ago, the small town got a visit from an unexpected feline guest.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of feline
Adjective
  • In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
    — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • The reason the Porto has fallen so into my favor has much to do its fine and supple leather.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The supple leather molds to your feet for that custom-like fit, while the brand’s Cloudlift technology adds support and comfort step after step.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of supple
Adjective
  • Researchers developed the flexible material from cotton pulp cellulose, turning an abundant renewable material into an electrically conductive hydrogel.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Abu Dhabi is not the Gulf’s biggest energy exporter, but ADNOC has emerged as one of its most flexible — thanks to geography, defense capabilities, and a willingness to take risks.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The idea is that doing so allows the drone to be nimbler, quieter, and more energy-efficient than its four-prop counterparts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Some companies have taken aim at middle managers as the companies seek to be more nimble.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of nimble

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