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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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His repetitive claim of being open and transparent is a ruse.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Still, even if his insanity plea is a ruse or even a supremely deadpan joke, this CIA isn't going to make its way onto anyone's list of best companies to work for.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, scientists found the largest coral is bigger than a blue whale, how anglerfish became deep-sea denizens and that the ability for life to glow arose in the ocean half a billion years ago.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day. Follow me on Twitter.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now, following an earlier demonstration of agility, Jetson has beaten the air racing pioneers to the punch.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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These exercises also improve agility, balance, and joint strength.Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, texts and calls from other people who interacted with the Salt Typhoon targets were inherently also caught up in the espionage scheme.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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They have also been used to create deepfake images or videos of famous people promoting investment schemes and non-existent or counterfeit products.Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Chelsea playmaker is an insouciant talent who takes great pride in discombobulating defences, while the Nottingham Forest man is a wonderful reminder of how classic centre-forward play will never go out of style.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Dicker is one of the many young NFL talents who have impressed Wersching with their precision from long distances.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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On average, each home has around 17 smart devices, and many people own electric vehicles.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The problem comes in when one user has an iPhone and the other has an Android device or if there is a group chat with both kinds of users.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Sleight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleight. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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