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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
Noun
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Just a few weeks ago former contestant Rhea Mathew returned to the stage under the ruse of helping celebrate the show's 50th anniversary, only to be surprised by her boyfriend with a proposal.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Litton, using the name Michael Sanders, had scheduled an appointment with Feather River Adventist School principal under the ruse of enrolling his nonexistent grandson.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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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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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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Taking control of the Panama Canal was the most popular of Trump’s schemes to expand the U.S., with 46% in favor and 47% in opposition.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kya Christian Nelson, 23, and others involved in what prosecutors described as a nationwide scheme, took over homeowners’ Ring security cameras and made fake emergency calls in November 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 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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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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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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Collectively shifting to clean energy across all communities would minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, create access to a broader talent pool, support a more stable regulatory environment and ultimately enhance long-term sustainability for businesses.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The timeline of Chiefs-Bills postseason battles includes classic games and Hall of Fame talent and brilliant coaching.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
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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But the way in which the device moves across the snow in snowboarding is very much a surfing feeling.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sleight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleight. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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