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as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
must have employed some sophisticated sleight to con that wary couple out of their money
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as in ability
mental skill or quickness
a brilliant new theory that pays tribute to his remarkable sleight of mind
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as in agility
ease and grace in physical activity
a muscle-bound weight lifter known more for his might than his sleight
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Recent Examples of sleight
That's when the Wildcats caught fire from outside, thanks to Nowell's sleight-of-hand passing that kept MSU defenders guessing.
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Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2023
In Gustafson’s version of a play commonly called a fumblerooski, sleight-of-hand was only half the trick.
—Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2022
Whatever its relevance, that passage can stand as a fascinating exposé of a supposedly gifted medium as nothing more than a sleight-of-hand artist.
—Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post, 1 July 2022
Decade after decade, sleight-of-hand and broken promises were the best this National Historic Landmark and its surrounding neighbors got from folks who showed up claiming help had finally arrived.
—Dallas News, 7 June 2022
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Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2023
In Gustafson’s version of a play commonly called a fumblerooski, sleight-of-hand was only half the trick.
—Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2022
Whatever its relevance, that passage can stand as a fascinating exposé of a supposedly gifted medium as nothing more than a sleight-of-hand artist.
—Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post, 1 July 2022
Decade after decade, sleight-of-hand and broken promises were the best this National Historic Landmark and its surrounding neighbors got from folks who showed up claiming help had finally arrived.
—Dallas News, 7 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleight
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Back-to-school reality:Campus shootings rose dramatically last year Sheriff: Suspect used a 'ruse' to gain entry to the school The shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to Honea.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Dec. 2024
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They were given out-of-state weather reports to help play up the ruse in their small talk with customers.—
Joel Jacobs,
ProPublica,
23 Dec. 2024
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The popular community event will start and end at Evelyn Greer Park and is open to all ages and abilities.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Final Thoughts The beauty industry in 2025 will be shaped by its ability to innovate across multiple dimensions.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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But without that key physical element, the size wasn’t being used, reducing his game to that of a smaller skill player — but without the small-area quickness and agility those players tend to have.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Emotional agility—the ability to recognize and respond to emotions in a healthy way—is crucial during uncertain times.—
Tess Brigham,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, initiated by the Bauadvisor dog services company, launched on Sunday in Rome at four major cultural sites, among them the Museum of the Ara Pacis, the MAXXI museum of contemporary art, and Castel Sant’Angelo.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, which launches on January 14th, is only available in Korea for now, with expansion to other countries planned for the future.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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As mentioned above, Doughty is still good for 50 points even well into his thirties, and a lot of that is via his prowess on the power play.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dexter Lawrence, although an excellent individual talent, didn’t have the ability to fill Barkley’s shoes.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hurts won’t make the same mistakes — Philadelphia likely won’t give him many chances — and the Eagles’ defense should perform far better than the Lions’ unit, which lacked healthy top-end talent by season’s end.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Middle schoolers can check their phones in their lockers, but the devices must remain in the locker throughout the day.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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This industry-leading software makes wireless screen sharing effortless, allowing users to mirror content from their devices with exceptional performance and minimal latency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sleight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleight. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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