acrobatic
adjective
ac·ro·bat·ic
ˌa-krə-ˈba-tik 
: relating to or suggestive of an acrobat or acrobatics
Over at Jump City: Seattle, however, it's the contestants themselves who are whizzing overhead as they perform gravity-defying acrobatic tricks straight out of "The Matrix."—
Joseph Hudak
: performed with leaps, body contortions, or other maneuvers requiring the great athleticism of an acrobat
Joseph HudakIn the final seconds of the third quarter, Amari Cooper made an acrobatic catch while staying in bounds.—Zach Braziller
Zach Braziller
acrobatically
adverb
Reed reached back and acrobatically hauled in the pass.
—Ethan Cadeaux
Ethan Cadeaux
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Artistic swimming’s team event involves a combination of performances — technical, free and acrobatic over three nights — that collectively form a composite score.
—Sam Brock, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
And as anyone who’s ever tuned into these competitions knows, the performances are ridiculously difficult and acrobatic—artistry is only a single piece of what makes a team great.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024
Other observers noted that the footwork of today’s breakers is more complex and acrobatic.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2024
The onboard entertainment offerings — which run the gamut from live music to themed parties to acrobatic performances — add to the fun.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
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Sam Brock, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
And as anyone who’s ever tuned into these competitions knows, the performances are ridiculously difficult and acrobatic—artistry is only a single piece of what makes a team great.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024
Other observers noted that the footwork of today’s breakers is more complex and acrobatic.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2024
The onboard entertainment offerings — which run the gamut from live music to themed parties to acrobatic performances — add to the fun.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrobatic. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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