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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
In this cinematic sleight-of-hand, the Four Horsemen work with a new generation of illusionists to bring down a criminal network.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Her signature spin move and sleight-of-hand dribbling are slow-motion mood boosters.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The knotty matter of Peacemaker‘s place in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new, Justice League-less DCU was addressed even before Thursday’s Season 2 premiere actually got underway, through the use some editing sleight-of-hand.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Her signature spin move and sleight-of-hand dribbling are slow-motion mood boosters.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The knotty matter of Peacemaker‘s place in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new, Justice League-less DCU was addressed even before Thursday’s Season 2 premiere actually got underway, through the use some editing sleight-of-hand.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleight
Noun
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Who is the ‘hero,’ the person who is not in on the ruse?—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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As part of the ruse to extract her from Venezuela, Machado wore a disguise to leave the country, violating Venezuela’s then-travel ban, according to the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the ability of bots to influence the discourse on Reddit has already been demonstrated.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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But Netanyahu has the ability to dissolve the governing coalition before then and call early elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, with its emphasis on adaptability and ongoing on-site learning, Mbodi AI is positioning itself as a contributor to the industrial automation space, exploring ways to introduce software-like agility into physical operations.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Mauigoa also showcased his speed and agility at offensive tackle.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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If your complexion feels dry or irritated, any Illiyoon product or treatment will pretty much do the trick.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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To help break down how to apply mascara correctly, Gray shares her best methods and tricks.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Camila Pizarro, a 32-year-old publicist and BTS fan, told CNN that the group’s multidisciplinary prowess lends to their appeal.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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But, because this common internet hack lacks the flavor, thickness, and baking prowess of cultured buttermilk, many professionals don’t recommend it.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The scheme involved thousands of dummy servers, according to the indictment.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors have called the Feeding Our Future scheme the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moriarty and Thekla are outstanding in the ring and outside of it, using another canvas to display their other unique talent.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Further, one of Vox’s advantages in the space over its audio-only competitors is that some of the shows are yoked, at least tangentially, to Vox’s publishing business, which provides additional marketing, promotion, and a funnel for some talent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Samsung Browser is now officially available on Windows devices after a six-month test, bringing the previously exclusive mobile browser to desktop for the first time.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection also seized at least 18 devices from the travelers, including phones and laptops, CodePink staffers said.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sleight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleight. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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