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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


Example Sentences

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Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Lululemon designs and sells specialized athletic clothing, footwear, and accessories.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He gathered himself, feeling frustrated, then rested on the infield turf waiting for an athletic trainer to arrive to offer assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In effect, the Big Ten isn’t just thinking about itself as an athletic conference, but as a distribution network.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In a tribute to Noah issued via police, his family described him as a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He already had several academic and athletic scholarships lined up as possibilities.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper




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