QUICKNESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

quickness

noun

Definition of quickness

as in speed

a high rate of movement or performance his agility and overall quickness made him the football coach's top choice for receiver

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Recent Examples of quickness His aforementioned quickness off the line of scrimmage and route-running can beat man-to-man coverage. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 His natural quickness was also on display on local soccer fields and in flag football as a kid. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Their ability to catch passes, run routes and show off quickness is creating excitement. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 However, the number of 6-foot-9 players who can beat defenders off the dribble with quickness can be counted on one hand. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The Hornets believe Ajayi has elite physical and tools highlighted by size, athleticism, wingspan, quickness and strength. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 Dumont, whose professional background is in owning and operating casinos, is gambling that his franchise can use a 34-year-old guard who is coming off another major injury whose forte is surreal quickness and dribble-drive penetration as the primary complement to Cooper Flagg. — Mac Engel june 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 The idea was to put more perimeter quickness on the floor to switch screens and guard Miami’s 3-point attempts. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026 Consumers are tired of garments that fall apart or fail to meet their expectations, and Artistic Milliners is collaborating to deliver quality in concert with quickness. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

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Both apps throttle the speed at which automations run and prevent access to certain AI features.

— Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
What has stood out most about Bailey is his freakish speed off the edge.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

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