ACROBATIC Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

acrobatic

adjective

Definition of acrobatic

as in graceful

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Recent Examples of acrobatic Eight acrobatic dancers in colorful outfits descended from the top of City Hall on ropes and performed a dance number using the side of the Art Deco landmark as its stage. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The Rays got through the top of the 10th unscathed thanks in part to Liam Hicks making a strong throw and third baseman Junior Caminero an acrobatic tag to catch Jase Bowen trying to steal for the second out. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2026 Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 The veteran slot cornerback pulled down both of New England’s interceptions, including one acrobatic toe-tapper near the end zone. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic

Adjective

Minervini calmed down from there, delivering a more graceful goodbye.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
What a simultaneously callous and graceful way to send off an audience that has spent the last hour falling in love.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 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

This process of neurogenesis (building new neurons) and constructing new nerve connections (also known as synapses) strengthens your memory and keeps your brain agile and ready to learn.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
Regional industry networks would combine technology and talent to create more agile workforces, new capabilities, lines of business, and growing market shares.

— Byron Auguste, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of agile

Adjective

Feathers, synthetic hair and translucent organza were worked into exaggerated silhouettes, alongside insect-like décolletés, feline pantaboots, moss-green leather and cheetah-print effects.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
The curriculum focuses on canine and feline medicine and includes instruction in clinical skills, anesthesia, dentistry, and surgical procedures under veterinary supervision.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of feline

Adjective

The oversize everyday bag continues to dominate, particularly in supple suede finishes, while mini and micro bags remain relevant through playful interpretations featuring embroidery, charms and decorative details.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Corduroy’s dusty reputation still lingers, but the material itself has become more supple, richer, and far more sophisticated in recent years.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of supple

Adjective

With shifting tariff rules and trade policies, merchants need to stay flexible to handle sudden political and financial changes.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
To surmount the issue, Apple routed a flexible graphite pipe through the hinge itself to transfer heat between the two halves, thereby increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

China and Asia As part of Beauty Reimagined, there has been a delayering of the company to create a nimble organization closer to the consumer.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
There was the Dolphins’ play of the day that ultimately wasn’t — a nimble escape from pressure and a dart to Chris Bell, who would have scored a 68-yard TD if one of his toes hadn’t grazed the sideline.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of nimble

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