BALLETIC Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

balletic

adjective

Definition of balletic

as in athletic

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Recent Examples of balletic Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Italy was leading 1–0 when, in the 78th minute, Baggio exchanged passes with teammate Giuseppe Giannini, drifted through Czechoslovakia’s defense with balletic control, and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026 With them is Britain’s glamorous Marchioness of Bath, Emma Thynn, whose balletic pose and aerodynamic blue train lift the shot. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 When Enskat moves, sound designer Torben Kärst follows each rigorous swish of her cane and each brutal, balletic step (clop-CLOP, clop-CLOP). — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026 That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026 But the slick back bun, classical music and balletic dress was not Liu’s brand. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Director Ric Roman Waugh has a nice, gritty visual style and the fists and bullets land hard here, less stylish balletic and more thump thump. — Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 Offered in two colors, Silt Red and Black, the NikeSkims Rift Satin presents the split-toe sneakerina shoe with a soft satin upper, leaning even further into its balletic qualities. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

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California permits students to participate in athletic teams and in competitions that match their gender, regardless of what gender is listed on their records.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, swimming pools, athletic courts, terraces and other hard surfaces count, too.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of athletic

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But these are ad hoc projects, not a coordinated strategy involving tariffs, regulation, and pooled resources to create a true united front against China’s industrial onslaught.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
And for data centers to be a net plus, the state, counties and cities will need to develop coordinated plans to address power and water constraints, too.

— David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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