suppleness

Example Sentences

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He has gone from what might be described as possessing a somewhat sophisticated vocabulary to one sorely lacking in suppleness.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024

Under the composer’s fingers, the opening chord progression grows with a natural and elegant suppleness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

When placing the rolled round in the pie plate, you should feel the suppleness of it on your fingers and keep it from going taut.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2022

The metaphor comes from horse riding and the practice of soaking riding whips in urine to preserve their suppleness.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2022

He reveled in the strength of his legs and the stretch of his back; in the suppleness that let him turn at full speed on a single paw.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver