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Recent Examples of roguery That’s flimflam, that’s roguery. Helen Shaw, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2022 America, this is a level of pure double-dealing, roguery, and downright villainy ne’er witnessed on this television program. Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2021 His own father, famously, had been a confidence trickster, and le Carré was therefore all too well equipped to mount a lifelong investigation into the uses of roguery, not to mention sleights of hand, some of them amounting to a national disgrace. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2020 Trump smiled, and the dinner guests laughed at the sole acknowledgment of presidential roguery on this otherwise traditional night. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2019 The political systems of the US and Britain are staggering under the pressure of Russia’s roguery.... Monitor Editors, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roguery
Noun
  • Joe Berton, the man whom Sports Illustrated photographed to depict a fictional Mets mega-prospect in an instant-classic April Fools Day story, visited Citi Field on Tuesday in recognition of the prank’s 40th anniversary.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Manager Emma Hayes was, at least in the moment, less impressed with the prank.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • As a mother of three, Kathy is positivity with a dose of mischief, and a bit of mysticism to keep things interesting.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • John Connaughton, 51, is facing charges of felony battery, criminal mischief and two counts of aggravated assault, according to court records.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Other styling tricks included whimsical touches on simplified outfits such as oversized scarves, bag charms, layered belts, fur accessories and extravagant strands of pearls.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • By combining robotics, AI and clean energy, Kawasaki is imagining a future where adventure meets sustainability.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • If you're all set to capture your adventures, the DJI Osmo Action 4 will make sure your footage stands out.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
  • But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.
    Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019

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“Roguery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roguery. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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