ATHLETIC Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

athletic

adjective

Definition of athletic

as in muscular

having great physical strength, skill, or ability She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.

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Recent Examples of athletic The readthrough on what young consumers like showed a growing interest in non-athletic footwear. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 For example, footwear and athletic apparel sales have slowed as shoppers put off buying trendy items. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 As far back as 1989, Wilson was sold to Amer Sports, a Finnish multinational manufacturer of athletic equipment. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The Idaho Statesman confirmed with Fresno State Athletics that the athletic department had a new Milk Can made after its win over the Broncos in 2023. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for athletic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic

Adjective

The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Rubio’s idea of the West is both messier and simpler, populated by muscular explorers and conquerors, from Alexander the Great and the Frankish king Charlemagne to the conquistador Hernán Cortés and the frontiersmen of the American West.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscular

Adjective

The pope isn’t known to be a smoker and has made efforts to have a healthy lifestyle, but there is a history of cancer in his immediate family.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Because your husband should totally be your mentor, that’s a very healthy power dynamic!

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of healthy

Adjective

But zest was one of just two strengths (the other is hope) that had the strongest relationship to mental well-being across countries and age groups.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

At Gucci, the iconic Horsebit takes center stage across bags, belts and shoes, transforming timeless house codes into powerful statement accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean and were forecast to persist off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerful

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

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

Meanwhile, earnings from AI chip suppliers like Taiwan Semiconductor indicate the broader demand environment remains robust.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Amphenol Another robust quarter ahead, analyst Wamsi Mohan, wrote earlier this week ahead of the electronic connector manufacturer's quarterly report.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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